Advisor, Partnerships - First Nations

About Us 

Minderoo Foundation takes on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change. We incubate ideas, advocate for systems change and accelerate impact. We push the limits of what is believed possible.

Minderoo Foundation is proudly Australian, independent, forward thinking and seeks effective, scalable solutions. Through bold, collaborative and selfless action, we seek to dismantle the systems that entrench inequality and advocate for a fairer future. 

Minderoo’s Effective Philanthropy Enabler drives the foundation strategy and vision through a holistic, systems-thinking approach and the development of organisational capability. Develops long-term relationships with our philanthropic peers, deploys impact investments and sets and holds the central standards for impact-related activities, impact measurement, capability development and sustainability. Effective Philanthropy plays a vital role in providing thought leadership to realise the 2030 Strategy’s ambitions through its focus on ensuring a targeted and cohesive approach to philanthropy that amplifies our overall impact.

About the Opportunity

As the Advisor, Partnerships you will work closely with the Director, Partnerships to cultivate meaningful partnerships that advance Minderoo’s strategic objectives, strengthen outcomes and amplify our impact.

You will play a key role in contributing to a high-performing, collaborative team, working productively and partnering closely with Focus and Enabler areas within our matrix structure while promoting our One Minderoo Culture.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Managing partnerships life cycle for key Strategic Partnerships that support Minderoo’s strategic objectives.
• Contributing to partnerships across the Effective Philanthropy team that strengthen and uplift the broader philanthropic sector.
• Triaging funding requests and potential partnership opportunities, progressing them through to partnership development where appropriate.
• Supporting the implementation and delivery of the Centre for Effective Philanthropy Action Plan.
• Maintaining broad sector knowledge and building strong, values aligned relationships and networks across enabling functions and multiple stakeholders.

About You

You are someone who fosters a collaborative, positive, and culturally responsive approach, building relationships grounded in mutual respect, shared values, and inclusivity with all stakeholders.

Additionally, you will bring:

• A degree qualification and around 5 years of professional experience.
• An understanding of partnerships processes and supporting technologies, with proficiency in the MS Office suite, and familiarity with databases such as CRMs.
• Excellent collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to bring together diverse perspectives, listen deeply, and communicate effectively with partners and stakeholders from all backgrounds.

Above all, you are a team player who values relationship-building, cultural humility, and are passionate about contributing to equity between First Nations and non-Indigenous Australians.

Benefits

At Minderoo Foundation, we are committed to supporting our people to thrive, both professionally and personally. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Attractive Parental Leave
• An inclusive, values-driven workplace

Next Steps

Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you interested in this opportunity.

Applications close: COB 2 June 2025.

Please note: This role is open only to First Nations candidates, as per Section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).

We reserve the right to extend closing date and/or close applications early should a suitable candidate be identified. We may progress with interviews whilst advertising remains open.

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Minderoo Foundation embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply