Strategic Partnerships and Investment Lead in Burwood

Exciting permanent full-time opportunity with a well-respected, forward-thinking Local Council.

Annual salary of $109,596.94 - $131,193.22 + super + flexi time.

Be the glue to connect Burwood’s ambitions with organisations, investors and partners to bring them to life. Burwood has an ambitious vision for its future, and strong partnerships will help bring that vision to life. We’re looking for someone who can turn opportunity into investment, partnerships and tangible outcomes for our City.

As Strategic Partnerships & Investment Lead, you’ll connect Burwood’s ambitions with the organisations, investors and partners that can help make them happen. Working across Council, you’ll identify opportunities for investment, sponsorship and collaboration, develop compelling propositions and take them to the right people.

This is a role for someone who can open doors and turn opportunities into outcomes. You’ll build senior relationships, negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes and develop a strong pipeline of partnerships and investment across Council’s priorities, from placemaking and infrastructure to events, culture and community initiatives.

The Strategic Partnerships & Investment Lead will:

• Connect – Build high-value relationships across government, industry, institutions and the private sector that create new opportunities for Burwood.
• Position – Understand Council’s priorities and turn them into compelling propositions that demonstrate the value of partnering with Burwood.
• Invest – Proactively identify and progress investment opportunities, building a strong pipeline of prospective investors and partners aligned with Burwood’s priorities.
• Partner – Develop strategic partnerships, sponsorships and commercial collaborations that bring additional resources, expertise and value to the City.
• Convert – Take opportunities beyond the initial conversation, navigating Council and external organisations to turn relationships and ideas into agreements, investment and tangible outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in economic development, urban planning, business, marketing, place management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience developing strategic partnerships, investment opportunities, sponsorships or commercial collaborations and taking them from initial opportunity through to tangible outcomes.
• A strong ability to build trusted relationships at a senior level, with confidence engaging across government, industry, institutions, business and the private sector.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to identify mutual value, understand what motivates prospective partners and develop compelling propositions around it.
• Experience developing business cases, investment propositions, partnership proposals and supporting documentation, including agreements and MOUs.
• The ability to build and actively manage a pipeline of prospective investors and partners, prioritising opportunities and maintaining momentum from initial engagement through to delivery.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and communication skills, with the confidence to represent Burwood and advocate for Council’s priorities in external discussions.
• The ability to understand different priorities across Council and connect opportunities across teams, bringing together the right internal expertise to develop and deliver successful partnerships.
• Strong analytical capability, including the ability to articulate value, outcomes and return on investment, and use research and data to support sound recommendations.
• Must hold a NSW Class C Drivers Licence and be willing to undertake a National Police Check.

Please note this position has been identified as a Designated Position under 4.8 of the Burwood Council Code of Conduct.

About us: Recently named Australia's Coolest Neighbourhood by TimeOut, Burwood is a place on the move. A diverse, creative and globally connected community, Burwood is known for its vibrant streets, distinctive public spaces, bold public art and one of Sydney's most exciting food scenes. From cultural festivals and laneway activations to major streetscape transformations, the city is constantly evolving.

Behind it all is a Council that believes its people are the driving force of that momentum. Our team is central to delivering the ambitious vision set out in the Burwood Community Strategic Plan 2036, shaping how the city grows, how it is experienced and how it is seen by the world.

Health & Wellbeing initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks).

Access to Fitness Passport membership.

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Access to flexible working arrangements, including work from home and flexi-time.

Enquiries: Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or please contact Holden Frisoli – Manager, Place and Strategic Partnerships on 02 9911 9*** or **************@burwood.nsw.gov.au.

If you need assistance with your application, any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact Lauren Allcott, People & Culture Advisor on 02 9911 9***.