Careers

Working for Ardoch

The Ardoch team is committed to improving educational outcomes for children in disadvantaged communities. Our professional team members fill roles across program delivery, volunteer management, fundraising and engagement, finance, administration and operations.

Current position(s):

Corporate Partners Manager

We need a corporate partnerships manager to maintain extraordinary relationships, find new partners and bring exceptionally high levels of attention to detail and organisational skills to our team.  This role will give the right candidate the opportunity to thrive. You can make your own mark on this already strong program and help build a better future for children and young people in underserved communities.  

  • Sydney or Melbourne 
  • Full time, part time (.8, or 9-day fortnight)  

As the Corporate Partnership Manager, you will lead the success and implementation of this organisation’s partnership program.  You will help meet or exceed Ardoch’s 95% retention of corporate partners,  increase the number of partners supporting us and the incredible financial support we receive from the corporate world.  You will also help our programs in regional areas flourish by establishing a grassroots support network.  

We are looking for someone driven and professional with intensive attention to detail and organisation abilities. We are a small team with a big vision and a massive commitment to educational equity.

For further information see the position description here or please contact Kim Berry on 03 9537 2414 or via [email protected].   

To apply, please send an email to [email protected].  noting the name of the role in the subject line and attaching:   

  1. A cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining how you meet the selection criteria one to four.   
  1. Your current resume along with three referees. (Referees will not be contacted without prior knowledge of the applicant.)  

Applications close 22nd April 2024.  

We anticipate that first interviews will take place on April 26th and 29th.   

In addition to helping every child realise their potential through full participation in education, there are many benefits to becoming part of the Ardoch Team.

Gifted leave

Ardoch offers generous ‘gifted leave’ provisions for employees each year, designating five days a year adjacent to public holidays as additional leave entitlements. This aims to positively contribute to employee wellbeing by providing extended mini-breaks throughout the year.

Flexible work

Ardoch has a flexible work policy that aims to assist employees to balance and integrate their work responsibilities with other facets of their lives, while ensuring that the organisation as a whole is able to deliver on our strategic priorities and operational requirements. Flexibility options include variations to hours, part-time employment and opportunities to work from home or remotely.

Professional development

Ardoch places significant value on professional development and on-the-job learning and we prioritise these opportunities for our team.  We have developed a Leadership Capability Framework which is focused on growing eight key capabilities through our approach to learning, recruitment, performance management and development. These key capabilities are:

  • Business Acumen
  • Collaboration
  • Curiosity
  • Drive for Results
  • Project Leadership
  • Resilience
  • Stakeholder Centricity
  • Strategic Thinking

Ardoch is an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation.