Senior Manager, Partnerships

About the organisation

Queensland Museum is a welcoming, inclusive public institution that sits at the centre of Queensland’s storytelling. Operating across five unique sites, it attracts millions of visitors each year through engaging exhibitions, innovative research, and learning experiences that leave a lasting impact. The museum plays an important role in cultural heritage and scientific discovery while connecting communities and reflecting the diversity of Queensland’s people and places.

About the opportunity

The museum is moving into an important period of transformation, with a renewed focus on growth and stronger community impact. It is looking for a proactive partnerships leader to strengthen its corporate partnerships portfolio and help drive value for the organisation.

In this position, you will contribute directly to the museum’s success by building, securing, and managing corporate partnerships that create meaningful outcomes and memorable experiences. You will identify new business opportunities, negotiate agreements, and collaborate with both internal teams and external stakeholders to shape partnerships that benefit all parties involved.

Key responsibilities

You will be responsible for managing the corporate partnerships pipeline and supporting the museum’s broader strategic goals through effective relationship-building and delivery.

What you will bring

• A strong track record of winning and managing partnerships.
• Hands-on experience creating proposals, contracts, activations, and reports.
• Well-developed negotiation and project coordination skills, with the ability to juggle several partnerships and deadlines at once.
• Clear, confident communication and a strong eye for accuracy and detail.

Desirable background

Experience in a non-profit, major events, tourism, or entertainment setting will be considered an advantage.

Additional information

• Applications will stay active for up to 12 months and may be used to fill other similar or identical vacancies.
• Appointment is conditional upon a criminal history check under section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Current and former public sector employees must declare any history of serious disciplinary action before appointment, in line with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• All employees are required to disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest in accordance with sections 89, 182, or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Applications must be submitted online.
• Documents uploaded must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format; zipped files are not to be uploaded.

Occupational group

Arts / Culture / Heritage