Partnerships Manager (Indigenous Identified)

About the role

The Centre for Indigenous Economic Transformation (CIET) is a First Nations-led policy centre at the Australian National University that advances First Nations economic self-determination through research, policy, partnerships and education. The Partnerships Manager develops and manages the relationships, services and engagement activities that connect First Nations communities and organisations, governments and the private sector with the Centre's research, policy and institutional capabilities, and builds the partnerships and income that support its long-term sustainability. The position reports to the Deputy Director.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Centre's partnerships and business development plan, aligned with First Nations leadership and agreed priorities.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with First Nations communities and organisations, recognising cultural authority and supporting self-determined outcomes.
• Design and deliver consulting-style advisory, facilitation and project services, including scoping opportunities, coordinating expertise, preparing proposals and supporting delivery.
• Build an industry and philanthropic partnership pipeline, develop cases for support and coordinate stewardship, due diligence and funding approaches with ANU Advancement.
• Oversee and implement the Centre's communications and media strategy, supported by the Senior Impact and Communications Officer.
• Coordinate seminars, roundtables, dialogues and other events that share research outcomes and build support for the Centre's policy agenda.
• Manage agreements, plans, budgets, procurement, risk, records, reporting and evaluation, and advise on progress and emerging issues.
• Represent the Centre in relevant forums and contribute to Centre-wide planning, governance and reporting, while protecting ICIP and supporting Indigenous Data Sovereignty.

Required profile

• Right to live and work in Australia; a background check is required and an offer is conditional on satisfactory results.
• Full-time, continuing position (contingent funded, with funding expected to end in June 2030).

Applications are made through the ANU external recruitment portal and must include a statement addressing the selection criteria and a current CV with at least three referees. Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered.