Manager, Partnerships & Impact
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Job Summary
About Us
HOPE Community Services has been supporting Western Australians for over 120 years delivering services across alcohol and other drugs mental health justice and family and domestic violence. Our work is grounded in respect collaboration and a strong commitment to building safer and more empowered communities.
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and strategic Manager Partnerships & Impact to lead how HOPE builds partnerships secures funding evaluates impact and communicates its value to the community and key stakeholders.
This role is central to advancing HOPEs growth influence and impact. You will drive high-value partnerships strengthen funding pipelines embed evaluation frameworks and lead strategic communications and advocacy efforts.
You will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team and leaders across the organisation to ensure outcomes are evidence-based clearly communicated and aligned to strategic priorities.
Partnerships Funding & Engagement
- Develop and deliver a Partnerships Framework aligned to organisational priorities
- Build and manage a pipeline of partners and funding opportunities
- Secure and manage strategic partnerships end-to-end
- Lead stakeholder engagement and represent HOPE externally
- Oversee tenders and grants including opportunity identification and submissions
- Support community voice through a Lived Experience approach
Service Impact & Evaluation
- Implement an organisation-wide Evaluation and Outcomes Framework
- Lead program evaluation and performance measurement
- Translate data into clear insights reports and service improvements
- Ensure ethical and culturally responsive evaluation practices
Strategic Communications & Advocacy
- Deliver communications and advocacy strategies aligned to organisational goals
- Strengthen brand voice and impact storytelling
- Lead stakeholder communications and public advocacy efforts
- Contribute to policy influence and sector engagement
People Leadership
- Lead coach and develop a high-performing team
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture
- Drive accountability planning and performance
- Competitive salary
- $15900 per annum salary packaging benefits
- 38 hours per week based in Perth with flexible working options
- Opportunity to shape partnerships influence systems and drive meaningful impact
- Supportive and values-driven workplace
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Social Science Communications Social Impact Public Policy) or equivalent experience
- Experience in partnerships funding evaluation or related fields
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven experience developing high-quality proposals grants and tenders
- Excellent stakeholder engagement facilitation and communication skills
- Strong understanding of government policy and funding environments
Desirable:
- Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MBA Social Impact or similar)
- Experience in community services or government sectors
- Public relations or media experience
- Current Drivers Licence (C or A Class)
- National Police Clearance (within 3 months)
If youre shortlisted well contact you for a phone conversation and may invite you to an interview at our Perth office.
At HOPE we believe in creating workplaces where people feel valued supported and empowered to make a real impact. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
If you have any queries about the role feel free to email our People and Culture Team at
Required Experience:
Manager
