Role: Partnerships Manager (Contract)

• Full Time, 5 month Short Term Fixed Contract 

• Opportunity to extend to a permanent full time role

• Immediate Start

• Reports to Head of Commercial Partnerships / Chief Operations Officer 

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Partnerships Manager to join our team on a short-term contract, managing the servicing and delivery of a portfolio of key sponsors for the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival in February 2026. This role offers a unique opportunity to play an influential part in delivering the largest fashion event in the southern hemisphere.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as primary point of contact for sponsors, building strong and professional relationships.

• Chair key partner WIP Meetings and action items working collaboratively across departments.

• Manage day-to-day servicing of a portfolio of Festival sponsors, ensuring delivery of contractual rights and benefits.

• Coordinate activation planning, approvals, and onsite execution for sponsor partnerships across all core activities of the Festival programme.

• Work collaboratively with internal teams (marketing, events, programming) to deliver integrated sponsor outcomes

• Provide key point of contact for sponsors on-the-ground during the festival and ensure an exemplary experience is delivered.

• Monitor and report on sponsor activity, providing post-event reporting and insights.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in sponsorship account management, client servicing, or event partnership roles.

• Demonstrated success managing sponsors or clients in sports, entertainment, cultural events, or agency environments.

• Strong communication, organisational, and relationship management skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with immediate availability.

• Major Event experience helpful.

To Apply: Please email your CV and a Cover Letter to fashion@mff.com.au with the subject line “Partnerships Manager Application”

20 August 2026

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Designation: Full-time

Commencement date: Immediate

Applications close: 5 September 2025, 11:59pm AEST

The PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival is Australia’s largest and most culturally significant consumer fashion event, attracting hundreds of thousands of attendees each year. As the Festival enters an exciting new growth phase, we’re looking for a highly organised Executive Assistant & Office Manager to support our Executive Team and ensure the smooth running of our office.

What you’ll do:

• Provide executive support to the CEO, COO and CCO, including diary, meetings, travel, and board liaison

• Manage day-to-day office operations — from reception and IT suppliers to contracts, systems and staff inductions

• Coordinate team culture initiatives and act as a go-to for staff and stakeholders

• Prepare reports, presentations, contracts and communications for senior leadership and the Board

• Support Festival delivery, occasionally assisting with guest services, ticketing and events

What we’re looking for:

• 4+ years’ experience in administration, office management or as an EA

• A polished communicator with excellent written and verbal skills

• Tech savvy, with strong Microsoft Office and general IT skills

• Highly organised with exceptional time management and problem-solving ability

• Professional, approachable, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Why join us:

• Be part of a major cultural event with national impact

• Work with an inspiring network of premium brands, partners and industry leaders

• Join a supportive, high-achieving team that values collaboration and creativity.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to fashion@mff.com.au with the subject line “EA Application“