<p><b>Location: </b>Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese</p><p dir="ltr">The Communications and Engagement team lead CSPD’s work with a focus on enrolments, marketing, communications, community engagement and school support; public policy and research; and grants and partnerships.</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About the opportunity:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">We are currently seeking a passionate and driven Partnerships Specialist to join our team. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, you will be accountable for supporting partnership development on behalf of CSPD with the purpose of promoting its mission and achieving its strategic priorities through identifying and nurturing partnerships in the wider community.</p> <p dir="ltr">As a Partnerships Specialist, you will be:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;responsible for designing frameworks and strategies to identify, cultivate, and maintain partnerships with organisations, businesses, government agencies, and community groups that align with our goals</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">accountable for building and maintaining relationships with potential partners, negotiating partnership agreements and securing resources to support specific programs within our organization</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">responsible for developing marketing and communication strategies to promote partnerships and raise awareness of our initiatives</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">track and evaluate the effectiveness of partnerships and initiatives to ensure our collaborations are mutually beneficial and align with our objectives</p> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About you:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">We are looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and has excellent interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have experience negotiating partnership agreements, securing resources, and developing marketing strategies.</p> <p dir="ltr">To be successful in this highly rewarding role you will demonstrate alignment with the purpose and core values of CSPD along with:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Tertiary qualifications in the relevant area of study&nbsp;</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Appropriate demonstrated experience&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Benefits</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">There are so many great things that CSPD has to offer! As a valued CSPD employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. This discount can also be claimed by staff members who are grandparents, step-parents, carers, or guardians.</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">But that's not all. We offer:</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Competitive remuneration</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Salary packaging&nbsp;</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Wellbeing initiatives and resources</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees&nbsp;</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Extensive growth and development opportunities&nbsp;</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Ex-gratia leave&nbsp;</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Cultural leave for Aboriginal &amp; Torres Strait Islander employees</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">State-of-the-art facilities&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Interested?</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian<a href="https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/"> here.</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Applicants wishing to work in any of the schools within the Diocese, either as a casual, temporary or full-time employee, must be classified with the CSPD. If you are not already classified, you will need to complete the online registration for teachers process found on the <a href="https://ceo-web.parra.catholic.edu.au/ceoweb/login.htm;jsessionid=25BEC5198F21769A575BF7C05706E4F5">CSPD website</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Apply today!</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation committed to transforming lives through faith-based education, click on the APPLY button.</p>