THE ASSOCIATION
The Queensland Association of State School principals (QASSP) is an independent, not for profit, membership-based association in the education sector. QASSP supports and advocates for approximately 1,300 members, comprising Queensland government state school principals and education leaders statewide.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Flexible Part-Time role: 5 hours per day, 2 or 3 days per week.

As the Business Partner Manager, you will play a key role in driving our sponsorship activities, building lasting relationships, and ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes. A primary focus of this role will be on developing new business with corporate partners, including identifying, securing, and nurturing novel opportunities. This position requires a motivated self-starter who can work under general direction and take responsibility for delivering timely, efficient, effective, and friendly high-level administration and executive support. Your positive attitude, approachability, and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team will be critical to your success in this role.

Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key business partners, stakeholders, and clients.
• Act as the primary point of contact for business partners, ensuring that their needs are met, and expectations are exceeded.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and partnerships to drive growth.
• Develop strategies for engaging and retaining key partners.
• Align partnerships with the organisation's broader business objectives and goals.
• Facilitate opportunities for partners to attend relevant events, and engage with the organisation and its members.
• Ensure all contractual obligations are met by both parties and handle any issues that arise.
• Review and manage the performance of existing partnerships and agreements.
• Address and resolve any conflicts, concerns, or issues that arise within the partnership.
• Ensure a positive experience for all involved parties through proactive problem-solving.
• Oversee the administration of partnership agreements, including renewals, changes, and updates.
• Represent the company at partner-related events, meetings, and conferences.
• Serve as an ambassador for the company's brand and values in all dealings with external partners.

ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, you will be required to have previous experience in Customer Relations, or in a similar role with transferable skills. You will possess excellent interpersonal, communication and coordination skills. You will also possess the following:

• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with members and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and show a high degree of initiative, integrity, professionalism and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive business matters.
• A bubbly and proactive attitude, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Be a quick learner and forward thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions to problems.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Some exposure to partnership management or business development is preferred for developing new business with corporate partners.

WHY JOIN US?

• Flexible working hours (10–15 hours per week)
• Autonomous role with real ownership of partnerships
• Opportunity to work with a respected, purpose-driven organisation
• Make a meaningful impact by supporting those who lead schools

Apply via SEEK here.

Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible to work in Australia on a permanent, part-time basis to be considered for this position.

QASSP respectfully requests not to be approached by recruiting firms.