Partnerships Coordinator (Fixed Term to 30 June 2026)

We’re looking for someone who is excellent at building relationships and would thrive in a fast-paced creative environment.

About us? 

Perth Festival is your summer invitation to otherworldly experiences. We’re a not-for-profit multi-arts festival that brings world class international and local performance, music, film, visual arts and literary events to Perth, Western Australia, every summer.  

As Australia’s longest-running arts festival, for 70 years we have been celebrating Perth, its people and its culture on the shores of the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River). Founded by The University of Western Australia and grounded on Noongar Bodnar, we are uniquely placed to celebrate the oldest living cultures in the world by championing rich Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditions and contemporary arts practice.  

We have cultivated decades of cultural growth through commissioning major new works and engaging diverse audiences.

The Opportunity 

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Partnerships, the Partnerships Coordinator is responsible for fostering relationships with a portfolio of corporate partners to retain and grow support for Perth Festival. As the Partnerships Coordinator, you will:  

• Effectively administer a portfolio of partnerships (with a focus on in-kind sponsors) – from preparing proposals and delivering partnership benefits through to reporting and acquittals.  

• Work with the Senior Manager, Partnerships to plan and implement a year-round stewardship strategy to engage existing and prospective partners including coordinating regular sponsor communications. 

• Coordinate partnership benefits such as acknowledgements and ticketing with internal teams and regularly review, update and maintain systems and processes to streamline the delivery of partner benefits.  
• Identify potential new business opportunities and prepare high quality, compelling and equitable sponsorship proposals and applications.  

The ideal candidate will meet the following selection criteria: 

• Minimum two years’ experience in a partnerships, fundraising or client account management role. 

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to build a strong rapport with external stakeholders. 

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments. 

• Strong attention to detail with well-developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, coordinate workflow and track tasks. 

• High level of proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email. 

• High ethical standards of behaviour, good judgment and confidentiality. 

• Knowledge and understanding of the corporate/sponsorship sector and arts industry is desirable. 

• Experience with Tessitura, or other client-based CRM is desirable. 

• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and / or people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds is highly desirable. 

• Demonstrate Perth Festival’s values – Innovation | Excellence | Access | Trust – and celebrate humanity with creativity. 

The Festival Offers 

• 5 weeks annual leave. 

• Non-profit organisation with some salary packaging benefits. 

• Paid parental leaves. 

• Flexible working arrangements 

• A genuine and supportive team culture  
• A strong employee listening culture which provides regular opportunities to provide your feedback.  

To Apply 

Perth Festival is a dynamic environment that engages with some of the most incredible professionals, artists and art in the world. We work hard, we love what we do and we empower our team to work flexibly in a way that suits their lifestyle. 

If this sounds like the right fit for you, please respond to the selection criteria listed in the position description on our website or click “apply” to submit your application including a resume and cover letter.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our People & Culture Team at [email protected] 

Applications closing date: Friday, 23 January 2026 

Our commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity: 

Perth Festival promotes inclusion and values diversity, and our recruitment process focuses on the skills and abilities that help to attract, develop, and retain our workforce. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Perth Festival does not condone or tolerate victimisation, sexual harassment, or direct and indirect discrimination. 

It is important to us that candidates with disability can participate equitably in the recruitment process. As such we are able to provide you with reasonable adjustments such as access, equipment or other practical support at relevant stages of the recruitment process. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process or if you have any enquiries about these, please contact Gurleen Pal, People and Culture Manager on [email protected].