Job Description

At AustralianSuper, we're here to help members achieve their best possible retirement outcome. As Australia's largest superannuation fund, we have a simple purpose: improving the financial wellbeing of our members and their families.

We're looking for an experienced Partnership & Business Development Manager to join our Queensland Workplace Partnerships team.

Your new role

This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic relationship management, business development and stakeholder engagement in a role that delivers meaningful impact. You'll work with some of Queensland's largest employers, industry groups, associations and key stakeholders, helping to grow and strengthen AustralianSuper's presence across the market.

You'll be responsible for managing an established portfolio of strategic partnerships while developing and converting new opportunities that support sustainable member growth. Success in this role will come from your ability to build trusted relationships, understand stakeholder needs, identify opportunities and influence outcomes at senior levels.

In this role, you'll:

• Manage and grow strategic employer, industry and stakeholder partnerships across Queensland.
• Build trusted relationships with business leaders, decision-makers and key influencers.
• Identify, develop and convert new business and partnership opportunities.
• Develop and execute partnership growth strategies and business development plans.
• Protect and strengthen AustralianSuper's position within key organisations and workplace arrangements.
• Work across the Fund to advocate for stakeholders and improve member outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional service, education and engagement experiences.
• Contribute to sustainable member growth aligned with the Fund's long-term strategy.

What you need:

• You'll be a commercially minded relationship manager with a proven ability to influence, negotiate and deliver results through partnerships.
• Significant experience in relationship management, business development or strategic partnerships.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with senior executives.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation capabilities.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to identify and convert growth opportunities.
• A strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach to execution.
• Experience within financial services, superannuation or a related industry is highly regarded.
• A passion for building trusted partnerships and creating long-term value.
• A strong understanding of industrial relations, unions and industry bodies

Life at AustralianSuper

AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, offering learning, coaching and career opportunities across our growing organisation. We support flexible, blended working and are happy to discuss what this looks like for you.

We cultivate a workplace that champions safety, respect, inclusiveness and diversity. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or role, please let our recruitment team know.

What’s Next

Apply now if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes, and want to make a meaningful impact supporting investment delivery for our members.

Important Information

AustralianSuper uses AI to review resumes and conduct initial phone interviews. When invited, candidates may opt for a traditional phone screening instead.

For information on how we handle personal data, please refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy:

https://www.australiansuper.com/careers/candidate-privacy-notice

Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency is required.

Agencies please note: this role is being managed directly by AustralianSuper’s Talent Acquisition team.