Senior Partnership Manager

• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Flexible Work Hours | Hybrid Model
• Wellbeing Benefits – Mental, Physical & Financial Support
• Work with experienced and skilled colleagues who support each other

Why join us?

Whatever your ambitions, take your career further than you ever imagined. If you’ve never considered insurance before, think again! With diverse, meaningful projects and a global network of opportunities, we offer so much more. 

We invest in our people and partnerships. Our learning experiences are vast, including exclusive industry accreditation, and we're building capability for the future, both for TAL and the broader industry. When challenges arise (and they will), our supportive team will be there to help you grow. 

Thrive in a workplace where we tackle challenges together, solve problems, and celebrate each other’s successes.

We’re looking for a strong relationship-focused Senior Partnership Manager to join our Group Life – Master Trust team. You’ll be the main contact for key corporate and trustee partners, supporting them across claims, technology, member experience, and regulatory requirements. You’ll also take ownership of product renewals, digital initiatives, and operational tasks, working closely with the Head of Partnerships and teams across Claims, Technology, Product, and Corporate Affairs.

This is a 12-month contract, based out of our Melbourne office, commencing in the new year as soon as possible.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and strengthen relationships with key corporate and trustee partners.
• Support operational partner needs and strategic initiatives like product renewals and digital programs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve partner experience and operational efficiency.
• Use data and partner feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Represent TAL with professionalism and proactive problem-solving.

• MUST have experience in group insurance as this is important for you to come in and hit the ground running in a short-term, strategic position.
• Core partnership skills across Financial or Superannuation fields – this would be ideal
• Strong relationship management skills and ability to handle fast-paced, high-volume environments.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; experience with Power BI/Co-pilot a plus.
• A can-do attitude, proactive nature due to the work required and a strong level of patience to support juniors across the team.

TAL is one of Australia’s leading life insurers, committed to inclusion, and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. We’re proud to be: 

• An Inclusive Employer – Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index 
• Diversity Champions – Member of Diversity Council Australia, Australian Disability Network, Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change 
• Reconciliation Advocates – Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.
• We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, caregivers, individuals living with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. 
• Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let our team know by getting in touch with us here.—we’re here to support you.

You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems.  

As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks. 

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Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.

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