About the organisation
Ending Loneliness Together (ELT) is the peak body for loneliness in Australia. Loneliness is a growing concern in Australia, with 1 in 4 Australians reporting they are lonely. Loneliness is a crisis that we believe the sector and our members can solve. Our organisation is focused on evidence-based research, advocacy, policy, public awareness and action. Our work is informed by the experiences and expertise of our members and the interests of the individuals and communities across Australia affected by loneliness.
Our Vision:
We want to live in a world where everyone feels a sense of connection and belonging.
Our Purpose
We aim to halve the prevalence of chronic loneliness in Australia by 2030.
About the role
Role Responsibilities
The Strategic Partnerships Lead works closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Partnership Advisory Chair, Engagement Lead, Management Committee, to engage current partners and potential partners at a state and national level, in accordance with a strategy to ensure the growth of ELT as the leading voice on loneliness in Australia. The role manages strategic partnerships with multiple, cross-sector stakeholders, and members nationally.
Strategic Partnerships Duties
- Collaborate and maintain relationships with current partners and relevant stakeholders to increase the relevance and impact of partnership activities
- Responsible for identifying, developing and supporting new strategic partnership opportunities that align with strategic priorities to enhance the reach, impact and financial sustainability of the organisation;
- Facilitate ongoing formalised partnership arrangements (contracts and MOUs) that help broaden reach to strengthen connections to the Australian community.
- Maintain processes to collect activity data to report and evaluate all partnership activities
- Represent ELT at relevant meetings, forums, and events
- Partnership Administration Support; undertake a range of partnership research, analysis, reporting, implementation, and administrative activities to support the development of partnerships
- Ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget
- Work cohesively within a small team dynamic to support year-round ELT activity
- Ensuring delivery above and beyond partner/sponsor expectations, including the delivery of all benefits agreed in formal contracts/MOUs;
- Ensuring best practice in all external communications and representations;
- Implementing strategies to develop leads and conversations (including leveraging key influencers);
- Managing relationships with the relevant contractors, agencies and suppliers;
- Supporting the CEO to meet agreed deliverables and maintain effective, collaborative partnerships;
- Representation at relevant stakeholder meetings and forums;
- Provide advice and reports to CEO as required; and
- Other tasks as required from time to time.
