Partnerships Lead - Events & Programs

Partnerships Lead – Events & Programs

Immediate Start, Melbourne Office

About the role

Bicycle Network is seeking a commercially driven and purpose-led Partnerships Manager to grow and deliver partnerships across our events and programs.

This contract role will lead partnership development and delivery across Around the Bay, the Great Vic Bike Ride, Peaks Challenge, Ride2School, Ride2Work, and other emerging opportunities.

You will be responsible for identifying and securing new partners, nurturing relationships, and delivering high-quality outcomes that create long-term value for partners and support Bicycle Network’s mission to get more people riding bikes, in any form.

Key responsibilities

Partnership growth and development

• Identify, pitch and secure new commercial, government and charity partners
• Build and manage a strong pipeline across events and programs
• Develop compelling partnership proposals aligned to partner objectives
• Proactively identify new opportunities across Bicycle Network’s portfolio

Relationship development and outcomes

• Nurture partner relationships to build long-term value
• Deliver high-quality outcomes that strengthen trust and retention
• Identify opportunities to grow and deepen partnerships over time

Lead partner delivery

• Lead your partner delivery across major events and programs
• Coordinate activations, branding and on-ground experiences
• Ensure seamless execution and consistently high standards

Programs and campaigns

• Support partnership integration across Ride2School, Ride2Work and other national programs
• Contribute to fundraising, participation and behaviour change outcomes
• Align partner objectives with community impact

New opportunities and growth

• Identify and develop new partnership opportunities across events, advocacy and programs
• Contribute to new commercial products and partnership offerings
• Work across the organisation to unlock integrated opportunities

About you

• Proven experience in partnerships, sponsorship, business development or fundraising
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to secure new partnerships
• A proactive and driven approach with a focus on outcomes
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Passionate about getting more people to ride bikes, in any form
• Motivated by both commercial success and social impact

Why join Bicycle Network

• Work across some of Australia’s most iconic cycling events and programs
• Play a key role in growing participation and impact nationally
• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation improving health and transport outcomes
• Opportunity to shape and expand a high-impact partnerships portfolio

Immediate Start, contract role

Applications close Friday 12 June, 2026

Salary and potential bonus structure available upon request

If you think this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Please email your one-page cover letter and two-page resume to ***email_hidden***. Applications close on Friday 12 June, 4pm AEST.