About the role
As the Partnership Development Manager, you will:
- Own the development and implementation of our partnership strategy, defining priority partners while establishing clear frameworks for what partnerships we pursue.
- Identify and oversee a pipeline of grant opportunities, with a focus on high‑value, multi‑year opportunities.
- Strengthen Northcott’s philanthropic narrative across grants, PAFs, trusts and foundations, and corporate partnerships.
- Drive revenue diversification and deeper collaboration through strategic relationship management.
- Leverage credentials and relationships of Northcott leadership to identify and nurture new funding opportunities.
- Lead an annual planning cycle with key business stakeholders to identify and agree fundable programs, resources and projects that align with Northcott’s purpose and strategy.
- Leverage AI to improve the efficiency and quality of our grant application process and reporting.
- Increase cultivation/stewardship with funders, particularly those with invite‑only rounds.
- Develop collateral, presentations and other material for proposals and pitches.
- Represent Northcott at external meetings and events as required.
Benefits, perks & wellbeing
At Northcott, we prioritise your well-being and success. Our team enjoys a wide range of benefits designed to support work-life balance, financial wellbeing, and personal growth:
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave – I enjoy generous time off to recharge and maintain balance
- Salary Packaging – I increase my take-home pay through packaging options, including $15,900 and $2,650 for meals/entertainment
- Fitness & Discounts – I stay healthy with Fitness Passport and save through Perkbox and discounted insurance
- 13 Days Sick Leave – I take the time I need to recover, with paid leave when unwell
- Paid Maternity Leave – I feel supported through life’s key moments with 14 weeks of paid leave after 12 months
- KM Reimbursement – I’m reimbursed for work-related travel during work hours
Skills & Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years experience in partnership development, grants or fundraising roles within the not-for-profit, government or corporate sectors.
- Proven ability to secure revenue from multiple funding sources, including grants, trusts and foundations, PAFs and/or corporate partners.
- Experience in the disability, health or community services sector.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in complex organisations.
How to apply
Click APPLY to submit your application.
Please include:
Your current resume
A short cover letter outlining your skills, experience and what interests you about this role.
Applications close: Friday 3rd April 2026
We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: Our Story
When applying internally, Northcott employees are required to notify their manager and should be aware that their manager may be asked to endorse their application.
About the company
Northcott is a registered NDIS disability provider that works with customers to realise their potential.
As one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit disability service organisations, our workforce of 2,400 staff provides services from metropolitan and regional locations in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and Queensland.
We have nearly 100 years of experience and expertise in disability services and support. In FY2025, we provided empowering, personalised services to more than 5,400 people with disability, and supported more than 23,000 children with disability and development delay and their families as an NDIS Early Childhood Partner in the Community.
When you join Northcott, you become part of a purpose-driven organisation that values trust, respect, and human connection.
Our values
Our values have always been a significant part of our service to customers, and they have helped shape Northcott into the wonderful organisation it is today. We are Innovative because we develop new ideas and solutions with creativity in anticipation of changing needs. We are Respectful because we believe that everyone’s voice is unique and that they have the right to be heard. We are Brave because we have the courage to stand up for people with all abilities even in the face of adversity.