We’re hiring a Community Partnerships Manager – could this be you?

Women’s Circus is on the lookout for a passionate and strategic Community Partnerships Manager to join our dynamic team!

This part-time role (0.4 EFT / 2 days a week) is perfect for someone who thrives on building meaningful relationships, driving community engagement, and supporting fundraising efforts that empower people of marginalised genders through circus. You’ll collaborate with artists, community stakeholders, and our core team to grow partnerships, unlock funding opportunities, and deliver impactful engagement initiatives that align with our values.

Check out the full position details and application process HERE. Applications close 5pm Friday 20 June, and interviews will be held online on Thursday June 26.

Role: Community Partnerships Manager

Location: Footscray, Melbourne. 

Hours: Part-time (0.4 EFT), can be spread across 5 days a week (Mon – Fri). 

Salary: $71,136 pro-rata, per annum plus Superannuation and all entitlements.

Term: 12-month contract from July 2025 to July 2026 with the possibility for renewal. 

Preferred start: 14 July 2025.

About Women’s Circus: 

Women’s Circus is a bold and dynamic not-for-profit arts organisation empowering people of marginalised genders through circus. We offer year-round social circus programs and produce socially engaged works, leading the way in intersectional feminist community arts practices. 

Women’s Circus is committed to creating a workplace that supports those of  marginalised genders to thrive. We only provide employment for people who belong to a marginalised gender.   

About the Role: 

The Community Partnerships Manager will be responsible for identifying and developing community partnerships in alignment with organisational values and strategic goals.  

In collaboration with the Executive Director, the Community Partnerships Manager will develop and deliver a community engagement strategy and drive initiatives to enhance the organisations engagement with community partners and priority groups and meet the organisations financial objectives. 

Collaborating closely with the Executive Director, this role will play a pivotal part in securing funding, including identifying funding sources, grant writing and fostering strong relationships to support the organisation’s mission and programs. 

This role will also seek identify and nurture relationships with potential donors and supporters of the circus and contribute to meeting the organisations fundraising and development goals. 

For a full breakdown of key tasks and selection criteria please read the full position description.

What We Offer: 

  • A collaborative and inclusive environment that values diversity and flexibility.
  • A family-friendly workplace that supports work-life balance.

For more information on how to apply please see the full position description. 

Applications close 5pm Friday 20 June, and interviews will be held online on Thursday June 26.