u&u Recruitment Partners are excited to partner with Diabetes Australia to recruit the role of National Manager – Partnerships & Growth.

Diabetes Australia is the national peak body supporting people living with, and at risk of, diabetes. They are leading the national response to Australia's largest health crisis, working in collaboration with people with lived experience, health professionals, and the community. Their work focuses on supporting people with diabetes to live well, providing information and services, and investing in prevention to reduce the impact of diabetes on society. Driven by values of compassion, commitment, and collaboration, the organisation advocates for positive change to create a healthier future for everyone.
 
The Role

The National Manager, Partnerships & Growth is a senior leadership opportunity with genuine strategic authority. As National Manager, Partnerships & Growth, you will lead and shape a national partnerships function; building the commercial models, executive relationships and acquisition strategies that directly fund Diabetes Australia’s mission. Reporting to the Group Executive Innovation & Growth, you will provide commercial leadership and strategic insight at the highest level of the organisation. 
 
Key areas of focus include

• Leading the national business development strategy and identifying new commercial opportunities;

• Identifying and securing high-value partnerships across sectors such as health, digital health, corporate wellbeing, food systems and prevention;

• Building and managing a national business development pipeline, including prospecting, pitching, and contracting;

• Leading the end-to-end operationalisation of partnerships, ensuring they are fully embedded across the organisation;

• Stewardship of senior-level partner relationships to ensure long-term mutual value and trust;

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (marketing, digital, policy) to ensure unified delivery; and

• Leading and developing the Partnerships & Growth team through coaching and mentoring.

About You

You are a commercially sharp, strategically minded leader who knows how to build high‑value partnerships from the ground up. You’re as comfortable in a boardroom negotiation as you are shaping a multi‑year growth strategy, and you bring the commercial judgement to know when an opportunity is worth pursuing, and how to make it land. 
 
What sets you apart is that you’re not just motivated by the deal; you want the work to mean something. You’re energised by bringing your commercial expertise to an organisation where the revenue you generate translates directly into better outcomes for people living with, or at risk of, diabetes across Australia. 
 
You’ll bring extensive experience in partnerships, business development or commercial growth roles; a proven track record securing high‑value agreements, and the leadership capability to build a team and function around you. 
 
In addition, you’ll possess

• Strong negotiation, influencing, and senior stakeholder management skills;

• Strategic thinking skills with strong analytical and commercial judgement; and

• Flexibility to travel and attend events as required.

Culture & Benefits

• Impactful Work: Lead the response to a major health crisis and make a meaningful difference for people living with diabetes;

• Flexible Location: Ability to work from a flexible location – Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne;

• Values-Driven Environment: Work within an organisation that prioritises being authentic, accountable, and collaborative;

• Leadership Opportunity: Shape the revenue strategy and partnership acquisition model for a national peak body; and

• Renumeration and benefits – Competitive salary package with not-for-profit benefits.

How to Apply

To submit an application, please click below. For a confidential discussion, please call Chris O’Flynn at u&u on 07 3232 9111, quoting reference number 44453.
 
At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via adjustments@uandu.com.
 
At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.
Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via adjustments@uandu.com or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.
 
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