• Permanent, part-time position (4 days per week).
• Access to concerts, events and performances
• Great opportunity to work across all elements of fundraising in the arts
ABOUT THE ACO
The Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) is one of Australia’s most dynamic and highly regarded performing arts organisations. Renowned worldwide for its inspired programming and unrivalled performances, the ACO collaborates with leading artists and innovators across music, film, and visual arts. Our purpose-built home at Pier 2/3 in Sydney’s Walsh Bay Arts Precinct – ACO On The Pier – is a hub for performance, community, partner and patron engagement and creativity.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Corporate Partnerships Manager works with the Director of Philanthropy & Partnerships to execute the ACO’s corporate partnerships strategy. This includes managing a range of the ACO’s existing corporate accounts, ensuring the marketing and entertaining benefits are fully leveraged, and assisting the Director of Philanthropy & Partnerships with the acquisition of new corporate partners.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
• Ideally at least 3-5 years’ experience in the delivery of corporate partnership programs or equivalent experience in a client management / sales / business development role.
• Highly organised with great attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders at a variety of levels; and
• A high degree of proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
• Database management (preferably Tessitura)
TERMS
This position is a part-time, permanent position (4 days per week) based at the ACO’s office at Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct. The role involves some evening and weekend work. The ACO supports opportunities for employees to achieve a balance in their work and home lives.
WHY JOIN US?
At the ACO, you’ll be part of a team that values creativity, excellence, and collaboration. You’ll work in a stunning waterfront location, contribute to world-class music experiences, and help shape the future of one of Australia’s leading cultural organisations.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The ACO is committed to equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, mature age workers, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) people.
HOW TO APPLY
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join our team. To apply, please download the position description and forward your CV and an accompanying cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience to [email protected].
Download the position description here.
If you have any queries about the position or its requirements, please contact Jill Colvin, Director of Philanthropy & Partnerships – [email protected].
Applications close: 23 January 2026
The ACO is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a supportive and barrier-free workplace. If you require any adjustments before or during the selection process, please email [email protected].
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