We are offering a 12-month contract position position, working in a flexible environment, built around the diversity of our team and their needs. A competitive salary commensurate with the not-for-profit sector is offered together with a broad range of wellbeing benefits.

What we are looking for 

A Partnerships Coordinator who is highly organised, proactive, processes oriented, and passionate about building meaningful relationships. Reporting to the Senior Partnership Manager, you will bring exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational and communication skills, and a collaborative mindset to support our faith-based partnerships, that forms part of the philanthropy team. Your ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, deliver exceptional partner stewardship, and contribute to ambitious fundraising goals will be essential for success in this role. Your role in the team will ensure help to support seamless delivery of multi-year partnerships that fund life-changing initiatives. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for an entry level role into partnerships and fundraising.

Your day will include

• Providing administrative support to the faith- based partnerships team, leading logistics for high-impact partner events and meetings
• Managing and maintaining accurate data using Salesforce to track partnership performance
• Supporting the development of proposals and presentations that inspire new partner engagement
• Collaborating with internal teams and external faith-based partners to deliver exceptional experiences and measurable outcomes

We would like you to have the following skills and experience

• This is an entry level role, for someone looking to learn and progress in relationships/philanthropy, with any experience in philanthropy, fundraising or similar well regarded
• Appropriate tertiary qualification in international development or other relevant area of study, desirable but not essential
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skill with a natural ability to build relationships
• Experience communicating to a range of different audiences
• Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with high attention to detail
• A dynamic, self-motivated, ‘people person’ with a genuine interest in working in the international aid and development sector
• A confident kind team player looking to join a happy collaborative team

What will it feel like to work at UNICEF Australia

• An environment and culture built on the importance of teamwork, collaboration and shared purpose
• Sector leading salary packaging and a competitive salary commensurate with the NFP sector
• A flexible work environment with balance between home and office work, which puts the wellbeing of our staff at the centre of our decision making
• A positive and values-driven work culture which celebrates our achievements and recognises our teams
• A wellbeing package which includes such things as access to Birthday leave, EAP, nutrition, exercise, financial and legal support
• Commitment to our child-first philosophy with generous paid parental leave and offering 
• The opportunity to support a global impactful cause and make a difference for every child 

How To Apply

If you are ready to use your relationship-building and organisational skills to support impactful partnerships and help make a global difference for children, we would love to hear from you.  Please select APPLY and submit the following documents in PDF format:

• Your Cover Letter, outlining your relevant experience and highlighting a summary of your strengths
• Your CV 

For further information on this position, please be in touch with our People & Culture Team: recruitment@unicef.org.au.

We welcome you to contact us to discuss any requirements that will ensure you can participate fully in our recruitment experience. 
 
Applications for this position close Sunday 1st February 2026.
 
All applicants are required to be legally entitled to work in Australia. UNICEF Australia has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation and adheres to strict safeguarding principles. All successful candidates will be required to undergo rigorous background checks (including National Police Check and Working with Children Check) and sign and abide by our Code of Conduct on Child Safeguarding & Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.

UNICEF Australia is committed to ensure all our People, from any background, feel heard, considered, and able to contribute to their full potential. We are striving to build a truly inclusive workplace, one that our team feel they can bring their best self to work and is reflective of the wider community that we serve.