Manager, Partnerships & Sponsorships - NFP
Occupational Therapy Association (OTA)
Hybrid/Flexible – 2 x WFH, 2 x WFO
Part-Time (0.8 FTE)
12 Month Fixed Term - Parental Leave
$120k + Super, Pro Rata plus bonus
Melbourne, Fitzroy, 3065

About the Company
Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) is the not-for-profit peak body representing over 11,000 occupational therapists and students nationwide. The OTA is dedicated to supporting members through value-driven and discounted services, professional development, advocacy and resources. OTA plays a key role in enhancing the profession’s influence and visibility within the allied health sector.

Vision - Empowering OTs and their communities
Purpose - Protecting and progressing occupational therapy in Australia
Pillars – Progress, Pride, Empowerment & Connection

The Role
Revise Recruitment has partnered with Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) to recruit a relationship-driven Partnerships and Sponsorships Manager. In this strategic role, you will lead OTA’s partnerships and sponsorships portfolio, driving growth and securing long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer and working closely with the CEO, you will identify and engage potential partners, negotiate agreements, and oversee the delivery of key initiatives. You will also nurture existing relationships to enhance member value and support OTA’s programs and events through impactful collaboration.

The Person
With proven experience within a peak body, not-for-profit, or membership association, you’ll be a strategic and commercially minded relationship builder with strong negotiation skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to drive revenue through impactful partnerships and sponsorships.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and manage partnerships that align with OTA’s goals, delivering value to members
• Lead OTA’s sponsorship strategy by identifying and securing sponsors, developing proposals, and managing relationships to maximise revenue
• Drive commercial outcomes across sponsorship, advertising and exhibitions
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with partners, sponsors and internal teams
• Monitor and report on partnership and sponsorship performance, using insights to inform strategy and improve outcomes

To be successful, you will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in business, marketing or a related field (Master’s degree desirable)
• A strong track record in securing and managing partnerships and sponsorships, ideally within a membership or not-for-profit setting
• Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to write persuasive proposals and negotiate effectively
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines

If you're a passionate relationship builder ready to make a meaningful impact through strategic partnerships, APPLY NOW. Applications will be reviewed when presented and interviews will take place shortly after.

Revise Recruitment and our client embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.