Membership & Partnerships Manager - NFP

31 Jul 2025 11:06 AM | Louise Roper
Membership & Partnerships Manager
AFGC
$100-120k plus super
Full Time, Permanent
Canberra, ACT (Office Location)
Open to candidates from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane
Hybrid/Flexible working

About the Company
Revise Recruitment is proud to be partnering with the Australian Food & Grocery Council (AFGC) to recruit a key position within their team.
The AFGC is the peak industry association for the food, beverage and grocery supply industry. Founded in 1995 and based in Canberra, the Council also has team members located throughout Australia.

With advocacy at its core, AFGC enables member companies to contribute to overall industry policy and strategy, while influencing category-specific issues and services, including supply chain, retail, nutrition and sustainability.

AFGC fosters a workplace culture defined by inclusivity, diversity and values-led leadership. In a recent staff survey, employees described the organisation as having “a real commitment to culture, values and recognition at all levels” and praised its ability to “deliver under pressure, adapt quickly and build strong industry relationships and stakeholder trust.”

Their Values
AFGC’s five core values – Collaboration, Empowerment, Integrity, Effectiveness, and Innovation – are embedded across all aspects of their work and guide how the organisation operates, communicates and evolves.

About the Role
We are recruiting a Membership & Partnership Manager to join the AFGC team. This is a relationship-driven role that focuses on building, nurturing, and strengthening stakeholder connections across the food and grocery industry. The position plays a key role in broadening AFGC’s member base and engagement, while also delivering value through commercial and event partnerships and sponsorships.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Member Services and Events, you will lead initiatives that foster trust, identify alignment with potential stakeholders, and enhance collaboration across the sector.

About the Person
You are a natural connector and trusted communicator, passionate about engaging with people and creating mutually beneficial relationships. You bring emotional intelligence, professionalism, and a strategic mindset to everything you do. You’re proactive, organised, and skilled at tailoring your approach to diverse stakeholders, with a clear focus on understanding their needs and finding a solution that aligns with AFGC’s mission.

Duties
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective members, sponsors and partners
  • Lead stakeholder engagement activities to grow the AFGC membership base
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop tailored value propositions and engagement strategies
  • Develop and manage a pipeline of member and partner opportunities
  • Coordinate sponsor and partner engagement across key industry events
  • Manage onboarding and engagement check-ins, ensuring a high-quality stakeholder experience
  • Contribute to the strategic review of AFGC’s membership and business model
Skills/Experience
  • Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, account management, or relationship-focused roles
  • Experience working within an NFP, peak body or membership association
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strategic thinker with practical execution ability and strong follow-through
  • Skilled in negotiation, presentation, and collaboration 
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • CRM experience (Microsoft Dynamics desirable)
Application
If you love talking to stakeholders, finding solutions and building long-term relationships that have a mutually beneficial outcome—without the pressure of sales—APPLY NOW.

Applications are reviewed upon receipt, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted shortly after.

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


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Phone: 1300 764 576 (within Australia)
Phone: +61 7 3268 7955 (outside Australia)
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