Partnerships & Projects Lead

About Us

NSW Farmers is the leading representative voice of farmers in NSW. We advocate to business and government to ensure the best possible results for farmers, rural and regional communities. We work closely with stakeholders to provide support for our members and the farming sector more broadly.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Partnerships & Projects Lead to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded professional who is passionate about agriculture and regional communities, and who thrives in a role that combines business development, relationship management, and project leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and grow relationships with partners, sponsors, advertisers, government bodies, industry stakeholders, and commercial funders.

• Identify and secure new commercial and advertising opportunities aligned with partnership, project, and membership strategies.

• Conduct research and analysis to support partnership and project development.

• Support contract negotiations, sponsorship packages, and agreement execution.

• Lead the delivery of partnership programs and externally funded projects, overseeing planning, budgets, governance, and reporting.

• Develop media proposals for advertising partners to meet ROI needs.

• Manage stakeholder engagement and act as the primary point of contact for commercial and advertising partners, ensuring value delivery and satisfaction.

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure aligned and successful project outcomes.

• Promote partnerships through events, communications, and digital marketing channels.

• Prepare proposals, business cases, financial reports, and project updates for internal and external stakeholders.

About You

To excel in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in business, marketing, communications, or project management.

• Demonstrated success in partnership development, sponsorships, or business development.

• Sound project management skills with experience in planning, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement.

• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.

• Experience within the agriculture or agribusiness sector is highly desirable.

• Proficiency with CRM systems and project management tools.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results with minimal supervision.

Why Join Us?

At NSW Farmers, our values guide everything we do. Join a flexible, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace where you’ll be supported by strong leadership and a culture of collaboration and respect.

Enjoy benefits like gifted leave days, professional development opportunities and education assistance, recognition programs, 6 weeks paid parental leave, salary sacrificing, EAP support, and partner discounts.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in the future of NSW Farmers and make a lasting impact.

To Apply:

Forward your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Applications close Friday 23 May 2025.

For enquiries and a copy of the position description visit the careers section of NSW Farmers website.