Development and Partnerships Manager

Lead fundraising, philanthropy and stakeholder engagement activities that generate sustainable support for South Australia’s emerging creative talent.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and strategic Development and Partnerships Manager to join our passionate and ambitious team.

Reporting to the CEO, you will lead the organisation’s fundraising, philanthropy and stakeholder engagement activities, building meaningful relationships that generate sustainable support for South Australia’s emerging creative talent.

Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Foundation Board and colleagues across programs, marketing and communications, you will develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies, cultivate major donors and corporate partners, secure grant funding, steward philanthropic relationships and deliver exceptional stakeholder experiences through communications and events.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future sustainability of one of South Australia’s most respected arts organisations, while making a tangible impact on the careers of emerging artists.

For Job & Person specifications and applicaiton informaiton visit: https://helpmannacademy.com.au/join-the-team/

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ABOUT US

The Helpmann Academy is the only organisation of its kind in Australia. For more than 30 years, we have empowered South Australia’s most promising emerging creatives to realise their ambitions and build sustainable professional careers. 

Through grants, awards, fellowships, mentorships, professional development, advisory services, international residencies and industry connections, we support higher education students, graduates and emerging artists as they transition into professional practice. 

To find out more: https://helpmannacademy.com.au/what-we-do/ 

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Please address your application to Jane MacFarlane, CEO, Helpmann Academy.
• Please combine your application into a single PDF document.
• Applications should be submitted via the Helpmann Academy website
• Applications close 9:00am (ACST), Monday 10 August 2026.
• Enquiries should be directed to [email protected]