About the role

Partnerships Manager

Part-time or full-time, 0.6–1.0 FTE, ongoing
Ridley College, Parkville VIC

Do you love building relationships, championing a mission, and bringing people together around something that truly matters?

Ridley College is seeking a warm and strategic Partnerships Manager to grow our connections with churches, dioceses and ministry organisations and to play a central role in how we raise up the next generation of ministry leaders.

This is a varied, people-centred role that blends relationship management, student recruitment and event delivery. You’ll be the bridge between Ridley and the wider church community — representing us well, listening deeply, and opening doors for those who are called to study and serve.ey Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Partnerships & Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with churches, ministry leaders, and partner organisations
• Represent the College at church, diocesan, and ministry events
• Develop collaborative initiatives and alumni engagement

Student Recruitment

• Lead recruitment activity and build pathways from partner organisations
• Engage prospective students from enquiry through to application
• Support Open Days and information events

Events Management

• Plan and deliver key College events including graduations, public lectures, and partner events
• Coordinate logistics, promotion, and post-event evaluation

Communications & Reporting

• Work with Marketing to promote partnerships, events, and programs
• Maintain CRM records and provide reporting on engagement and outcomes

About You

Essential:

• Experience in partnerships, relationship management or ministry engagement
• Strong event planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capability
• Genuine alignment with the mission and values of the College

Desirable:

• Experience in theological education or Anglican contexts
• Background in recruitment, marketing or community engagement
• Confidence in public speaking
• Familiarity with CRM systems

Personal Attributes

• Relational, warm, and ministry-focused
• Strategic and self-directed
• Collaborative and servant-hearted
• Actively engaged in a local church

Why join Ridley?

• Contribute to a mission-driven theological college
• Build meaningful ministry partnerships
• Play a key role in student growth and community engagement
• Flexible part-time arrangement

To Apply: 

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability and alignment with Ridley’s mission by Friday 18 September 2026 to: 

Emma Sugars 
Executive Assistant to the Principal 
📞 03 9207 4800 

Applications close: Friday 18 September 2026

All applicants are required to be legally entitled to work in Australia.