Corporate Partnerships Lead

Are you a natural connector who can turn conversations into partnerships?

Ruah is looking for a proactive Corporate Partnerships Lead to grow our network of corporate supporters. You’ll be responsible for finding new opportunities, building a qualified pipeline and converting leads into partnerships that help fund and strengthen our work with people experiencing homelessness, family and domestic violence, mental health challenges and poverty.

About Ruah

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia’s community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA’s biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

As our Corporate Partnerships Lead, you’ll help grow Ruah’s non-government revenue by developing, managing and converting a strong portfolio of corporate partners, sponsors and workplace giving hosts.

This role is ideal for a confident relationship builder who enjoys identifying prospects, opening doors, starting conversations and turning opportunities into sustainable, revenue-generating partnerships.

Reporting to the Manager – Philanthropy, Partnerships and Advocacy, you’ll support the Corporate Partnerships strategy, manage day-to-day partner relationships with autonomy, maintain a strong pipeline, prepare compelling partnership materials and help deliver engagement activities that create both income and impact.

In this role, you will:

Lead generation and pipeline

• Support the development and implementation of Ruah’s Corporate Partnerships strategy
• Research, identify, qualify and prioritise prospective corporate partners, sponsors and workplace giving hosts
• Generate new leads through networking, referrals, market mapping, outreach and strategic relationship building
• Move opportunities through the pipeline from first contact to confirmed, revenue-generating partnership

Partnership delivery

• Develop and maintain partnership collateral, including proposals for support, presentations and tailored partner materials
• Secure and coordinate corporate partnerships, sponsorships, workplace giving, donation drives, in-kind support, pro-bono services and volunteer opportunities
• Nurture existing corporate relationships through structured engagement and high-quality partner stewardship

Reporting and stakeholder engagement

• Plan and deliver corporate engagement events, workshops, presentations and speaking opportunities in collaboration with internal teams
• Prepare partner performance and impact reports, and flag emerging opportunities or risks relevant to partnerships, funding or advocacy
• Maintain accurate CRM records, stakeholder mapping, lead activity, pipeline reporting and partner engagement plans using HubSpot or similar systems

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in corporate partnerships, sponsorship or fundraising
• Track record developing partnerships that generate funding and impact
• Strong written and verbal communication; confident stakeholder engagement
• Strong organisation skills; able to manage multiple priorities with autonomy
• Experience using a CRM (HubSpot or similar) to manage pipelines and reporting
• Tertiary qualification in Business, Philanthropy, PR (or equivalent experience)

What do we offer?

• Salary aligned with Level 5 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (SCHADS Award), starting at over $101,000 + Super
• 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% annual leave loading
• 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flexible options (including access after 6 months’ service)
• Excellent salary packaging to significantly increase your take‑home pay, including:
• Up to $15,900 in core salary packaging
• An additional $2,650 in meal and entertainment packaging
• Options for travel, accommodation, parking, education expenses and more
• Free, independent and confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Free Ruah‑paid Journey Cover (insurance for travel to and from work)
• Opportunities to be active in the Ruah community through Pride events, working groups and reconciliation initiatives

Required compliance documents:

• Current drivers’ licence
• National Police Clearance Certificate
• Working with Children Check

How to apply 

We’d love to hear from you!

Please click apply, login/create your LiveHire profile, and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, helping us understand your fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: 17 July 2026.

The Job advertisement may be closed earlier than the date mentioned above.

For further information please contact Jay Walter, Manager Philanthropy, Partnerships & Advocacy, at jay.walter@ruah.org.au.

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right.  Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs. 

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.