Coordinator, New Partnerships

12 Month Contract Opportunity

About SCHF

Are you ready to join a team of unstoppable changemakers at one of Australia’s largest children’s charities and one of the largest children’s hospital foundations in the world? Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation (SCHF) is seeking people who think big, aim high and want to help bring about a groundbreaking new revolution in kids’ health. Working at SCHF goes beyond just being a job; it offers the opportunity to join a change-making and future-shaping team that is making incredible contributions and being part of something bigger. Following a year of exceptional fundraising achievements, we are experiencing growth.

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Join us in our Movement of Many!

Our Vision is to foster a place where all children should have access to the best possible healthcare, whenever and wherever they need it. That’s why we’re on a mission to harness the power of philanthropy, bringing world-leading care to the front line and future of children’s health.

Here are a few things that we care about as a team at SCHF. Five simple Employee Value Proposition (EVP) values that guide our behaviour, inform our decisions, and help us do what we do, in a way that is authentically us.

• Care deeply
• Think big, aim high!
• Lift those around you
• Real meaning, actual change
• Be you

About the role

In this 12-month fixed term contract role the Coordinator, New Partnerships provides coordination, administrative and operational support to the New Partnerships Team, prospective partners and corporate donors of Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation (SCHF).

An integral part of the New Partnerships Team, the Coordinator, New Partnerships works closely with Partnership Managers and the Partnerships Activation Lead to support the identification and progression of new partnership opportunities through research, preparation, coordination and administration.

The Coordinator, New Partnerships also supports the coordination and stewardship of new partners and corporate donors, generally within the scope of smaller-value partnerships.

Job Responsibilities:

New Partnerships Coordination

• Support inbound lead triage and ensure enquiries are directed and progressed appropriately.
• Research prospective corporate partners and relevant partnership opportunities.
• Prepare prospect profiles, research and briefing materials to support Partnership Managers and the Partnerships Activation Lead.
• Support prospect qualification and due diligence.
• Coordinate meetings, site visits, hospital tours and other prospect engagement activities, including preparation and follow-up.
• Act as a point of contact for prospective and new partners on coordination and administrative matters.
• Support the preparation of partnership proposals, presentations and pitch materials.
• Coordinate inputs and approvals to help opportunities progress.
• Support the coordination of prospect and partnership activity, including tracking actions, follow-ups, next steps and agreed deadlines.
• Support the administration of agreements and the handover of newly secured partnerships to the relevant relationship management team, ensuring required information and documentation is complete and up to date

CRM, Pipeline and Reporting

• Maintain the accuracy and quality of the New Partnerships pipeline in the CRM.
• Support Partnership Managers and the Partnerships Activation Lead to keep opportunities, activity, actions and next steps up to date.
• Maintain prospect lists and pipeline information.
• Prepare pipeline reports, updates and briefing information as required.
• Follow agreed CRM processes, data standards and reporting requirements.

Managing New Partners and Corporate Donors

• Support and nurture new partners and corporate donors, generally within the scope of smaller-value partnerships.
• Build positive relationships and provide a professional and welcoming experience with SCHF.
• Help opportunities progress and direct them to the most appropriate team as they develop.
• Escalate opportunities outside the scope of the role to the relevant team member.

Planning and Administration

• Provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support to the New Partnerships Team.
• Support team planning, priorities and internal meetings.
• Maintain team documents, templates and shared resources.
• Support internal reporting and planning requirements.
• Identify practical opportunities to improve team processes and ways of working.
• Support other team projects and activities as required.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in business, marketing, communications, fundraising, or a related field are desirable.
• At least three years’ experience in a coordination, administration, sales, partnerships, fundraising or customer relationship role.
• Experience supporting business development, partnerships or fundraising activities is desirable.
• Experience using a CRM system and maintaining accurate customer, partner or donor information is desirable.

Essential

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience using a CRM system and maintaining accurate customer, partner or donor information is required. Experience using Salesforce is highly desirable.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate information and records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with a range of internal and external audiences.
• Strong research and information-gathering skills.
• Ability to prepare clear and accurate documents, presentations and briefing materials.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills, including knowing when to seek support or escalate matters.
• Strong administrative and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities and follow-up actions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate across different areas of the organisation.

Our Proposal to You:

We are pleased to offer a competitive salary of up to $89,337 plus super for this 12-month fixed term position. We believe in recognising and rewarding the valuable contributions of our team members.

• Along with competitive salaries, enjoy salary packing with charity-sector tax exemptions, allowing you to enjoy more take-home pay.
• SCHF will provide 2% additional superannuation to help take care of your future.
• At SCHF, we are all about that flex with a choice of 3 office locations (CBD, Randwick, and Westmead), remote working, and flexible working hours.
• We focus on mental health support with free training and tools, as well as relief and support resources.

At SCHF, you’ll have a richer, more meaningful job with the chance to create change at scale, knowing that what you do every day improves the lives of sick kids and shapes the front line and the future of kids’ health.

Acknowledgement of First Nations people

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and recognises their continuous connection to country, community, and culture. We are committed to helping to close the gap to achieve equality in health and life expectancy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As such, if you require any adjustments to submit your application, please get in touch with us at careers@schf.org.au