Time commitment: ~4-6 hours/week

Location: Brisbane or surrounds (remote/flexible)

Cause: Help drive equity for women in STEM through developing new partnerships and and creating long-term impact through commercial collaboration.

About the role: We’re looking for an experienced Partnership Development to help grow the future of the Grad Girls Brisbane program by building relationships with new corporate and community partners. You’ll connect with organisations, share the program’s impact, and help shape partnerships that create real opportunities for students — while also laying the groundwork for strong, long-term partner relationships.

This is a strategic, outward-facing role suited to a mid-career or established professional with experience in business/partnership development, relationship building, and creating long-term impact through commercial collaboration.

What you’ll do

• Research and connect with potential partners aligned to our mission
• Lead outreach conversations and share partnership opportunities
• Tailor proposals to align with partner goals and community impact
• Help keep partnership materials current and compelling
• Coach junior partnership volunteers
• Track prospects and progress in our CRM
• Support smooth handover to the Partner Liaison team once partnerships are confirmed
• Collaborate with the team on strategies and ideas to engage new partners
• Capture insights to help strengthen future partner engagement

What you’ll bring

• Ideally partnership development experience or a network of organisational contacts
• Confidence building relationships and starting conversations
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Organisation and attention to detail when managing multiple prospects
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Interest in partnerships, fundraising, or business development
• Reliability to commit to the 9-month program or beyond
• Passion for gender equity and diversity in STEM

What’s in it for you

• Be part of visible, measurable impact in the gender equity space
• Create impact together with a team of passionate volunteers
• Meet great people and have fun doing meaningful work
• Free or heavily discounted tickets to our events

About Women 4 STEM

Founded in 2005, Women 4 STEM is a not-for-profit charity working to increase the entry, retention and progress of women in technology across all stages of education and career. Our vision is to actively promote and support women throughout their STEM careers. Our mission is to deliver practical, sustainable initiatives that support urban and regional women’s entry, retention and progression in tech.

What makes Women 4 STEM unique is our holistic approach—programs span all ages and stages, from school and university through to industry professionals and leaders.

About the Grad Girls Program

The Grad Girls Program is coming to Brisbane for the first time! Designed to inspire and empower female students to explore careers in STEM, the program features engaging workshops, interactive careers expo, panel discussions, and webinars, culminating in impactful events. Across the 9-month Program, participants connect with STEM professionals, gain hands-on experience, and envision themselves in STEM careers

What is the commitment?

Approximately 4-6 hours per week. Certain times are busier than others

The Grad Girls Program runs for 9 months (February–October). Applicants must commit for the full 2026 program

Flexibility to attend both in-person events and virtual meetings (note: team meetings may be outside business hours or on weekends)

Does this sound like you?

If this opportunity excites you, please apply via Seek Volunteers.

We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, genders and identities, including students, career-changers and returners. If you meet most of the criteria, please apply.

If you’re shortlisted, you’ll receive initial screening questions, followed by an interview. We aim to respond to all applicants within one week.