Manager Strategic Partnerships

Are you looking to accelerate your career?

Life with AGPC will see you join a team of talented individuals who pride themselves on staging two iconic motorsport events: the Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, and the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix in Phillip Island.

We are a dedicated team who enjoy working on the best of sport, events, and entertainment being internationally recognised and respect leaders in our field. Our fun and dynamic environment means our employees are constantly surrounded by unique experiences as well as a high-performing team of innovators, and we need one more.

Life in the fast lane

We are looking for our next Manager Strategic Partnerships to join our Corporate Affairs and ESG department. This is a 12-month parental leave contract through until September 2025.

Reporting to the Division Manager – Corporate Affairs and Communications, this role is responsible for driving event attendance and positive brand outcomes through customer education and community engagement programs by creating programs, activities and platforms for specific sponsors/partners, government partners and education institutes to elevate customer experience.

Additionally, you will:

• Grow the number of students attending each event and broaden the range of schools attending Driving Learning at F1 and Learn Trackside at MotoGP.
• Customer engagement through education, best endeavors to ensure specific event activities educate attendees on sport (F1 and MotoGP).
• Develop relationships with state government education sector in order to grow the reach of school’s program both intrastate and interstate.
• Engage with university partners to present the education pavilion at the Formula 1 event, showcasing career paths in motorsport and next generation technology.
• Build the Innovation & Technology Hub as a compelling community engagement platform and key event asset.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Previous project delivery experience in the events industry.
• Experience in managing tasks/projects within a fast paced and complex environment.
• Tertiary qualifications in marketing, event management and/or relevant experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• A current Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain)

Please click here to view full position description here.

Why work for us?

At AGPC, we value work-life balance and want to drive change in our work environment too. We have a wide range of benefits that are designed to create value – see below (but not limited to):

• 14 weeks of paid parental leave and paid ‘keep in touch’ days
• Additional event leave following the Australian Formula 1® and MotoGP™ events
• Ticket allocations to employees for the Australian Formula 1® and MotoGP™ events
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee training & development programs
• Social & Culture Events
• Wellbeing Initiatives

Click here to learn more about our employment offering and culture here at the Australian Grand Prix Corporation. 

Want to be first across the finish line?

Applications for this position will close on 16th September 2024, applications for this position will close on 16th September 2024, applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying! 

As we receive a high number of applications, we encourage you to make your application stand out with a personalised cover letter or video introduction.

AGPC is committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace by encouraging a culture of respect, dignity and openness to other’s differences and perspectives. We welcome applicants who bring their whole and true self to work regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, race, age, disability status, or family and caring responsibilities.

If your application proceeds to the interview stage, a member of our team will discuss any adjustments or additional support you may require to fully participate in the interview process.