Corporate Partnerships Manager

The ACO is one of Australia’s most dynamic performing arts organisations. We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our team.

The ACO is one of Australia’s most dynamic and highly regarded performing arts organisations. We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our team:

• Permanent, part-time position (4 days per week).
• Access to concerts, events and performances.
• Great opportunity to work across all elements of fundraising in the arts.

ABOUT THE ACO

The Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) is one of Australia’s most dynamic and highly regarded performing arts organisations.  Renowned worldwide for its inspired programming and unrivalled performances, the ACO collaborates with leading artists and innovators across music, film, and visual arts. Our purpose-built home at Pier 2/3 in Sydney’s Walsh Bay Arts Precinct – ACO On The Pier – is a hub for performance, community, partner and patron engagement and creativity.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Corporate Partnerships Manager works with the Director of Philanthropy & Partnerships to execute the ACO’s corporate partnerships strategy.  This includes managing a range of the ACO’s existing corporate accounts, ensuring the marketing and entertaining benefits are fully leveraged, and assisting the Director of Philanthropy & Partnerships with the acquisition of new corporate partners.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES     

Account Management

Managing a portfolio of the ACO’s existing key corporate partnerships nationally:

• – Day-to-day account management of corporate partnerships;
• – Providing outstanding stewardship to ensure all partnership benefits are fully leveraged, including marketing, publicity, ticketing and events;
• – Identifying innovative ways to leverage partnerships; and
• – Building and maintaining excellent relationships with corporate partners.

Business Development

• – Working with the Commercial Partnerships Consultant and Head of Venue Sales, ACO On The Pier, to help generate new income streams:
• – Identifying and researching prospective new corporate partners and income streams in line with the Partnerships strategy;
• – Assisting with new business pitch preparation as required;

Team responsibilities

• – Attending and hosting concerts and events (some interstate) as required, including VIP interval drinks, pre/post-concert receptions, corporate partner functions, private rehearsals and ACO fundraising galas;
• – Ensuring accurate partnership documentation and records are maintained, using the ACO’s CRM system, Tessitura; and
• – Assisting with the management and reporting of development budgets and targets.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Ideally at least 3-5 years’ experience in the delivery of corporate partnership programs or equivalent experience in a client management / sales / business development role;
• Highly organised with great attention to detail;
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic work environment;
• Excellent written and oral communications skills with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders at a variety of levels; and
• A high degree of proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
• Database management (preferably Tessitura)

TERMS

This position is a part-time, permanent position (4 days per week) based at the ACO’s office at Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct. The role involves some evening and weekend work. The ACO supports opportunities for employees to achieve a balance in their work and home lives.

APPLY

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join our team. To apply, please forward your CV and an accompanying cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience to [email protected].

If you have any queries about the position or its requirements, please contact Jill Colvin, Director of Philanthropy & Partnerships – [email protected].

Applications close: 23 January 2026

The ACO is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a supportive and barrier-free workplace. If you require any adjustments before or during the selection process, please email [email protected].