Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a dynamic and relationship-driven Corporate Partnerships Lead to join our Partnerships team. This role plays a key part in contributing to Opera Australia’s financial success through the stewardship and growth of integrated corporate partnerships.
You will manage a portfolio of corporate sponsors, delivering high-quality, multi-channel partnerships spanning marketing, events, hospitality and brand platforms. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will ensure seamless execution of partnership agreements while identifying opportunities to deepen engagement, unlock commercial value, and support long-term partner investment.
Key Responsibilities
About You
What we offer
Being Australia’s National opera company, we are committed to fostering a safe and collaborative environment for all. Our values are Curious, Creative, Collaborative, Brave, and Inclusive, and we are dedicated to supporting your journey at OA.
If this sounds like you then click 'Apply' to send through your CV and cover letter.
Applications close on the 19 May 2026.
For any enquiries about this role, please contact our People team at People@opera.org.au
About Opera Australia
Opera Australia (OA) is one of the nation’s most important cultural institutions. With a rich history and a global reputation for artistic excellence, OA presents over 500 performances each year—reaching more than 650,000 people through opera, musicals and concerts. Its productions span iconic venues such as the Sydney Opera House and the Arts Centre Melbourne, as well as regional centres across the country.
This year, OA is celebrating its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades of artistic excellence, innovative programming and national impact. From its beginnings as a small, community-driven company to its place today as the nation’s premier opera company, OA continues to reimagine opera and musical theatre for contemporary audiences—nurturing Australian talent, commissioning new work and sharing extraordinary stories through music and song.
OA is committed to artistic innovation, national reach and cultural leadership. The company nurtures Australian talent on and off the stage; collaborates with leading international and local companies, and brings extraordinary stories to life through music and song. With a full-time orchestra, dedicated chorus and a highly skilled workforce, OA is Australia’s largest performing arts employer and plays a vital role in Australia’s performing arts landscape and in the lives of audiences nationwide.
For more about OA please refer to our website: opera.org.au
Opera Australia is committed to enabling and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. Our team come from all walks of life. We acknowledge that all individual differences, life experiences, self-expression, and talent represent our culture and reputation of Opera Australia. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression.