Senior Partnership Manager

• Join us in shaping the future of the insurance industry, driven by innovation and a 150-year legacy of protecting people
• Work alongside diverse, passionate colleagues and leaders who inspire, support, and value your contributions.
• Fixed Term contract - 12 months (Role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne office)

At TAL, we’re supported to live our best lives. With flexible and blended working options, discounted insurance, and wellbeing initiatives, we know we’re valued. 

You’ll work alongside some of the brightest and most capable colleagues in the industry, with leaders who inspire, support, and include everyone. We foster a culture where everyone belongs. 

Collaborating in person strengthens our social bonds and powers better problem-solving. Together, we face challenges and grow stronger. We connect to include, celebrate, reward, and recognise each other. 

At TAL, our Group Life & Retirement team partners with some of Australia’s leading superannuation funds to help make life insurance more accessible, affordable and meaningful for millions of Australians. In this role, you’ll be part of a relationship-focused team that strengthens trusted partnerships and supports better outcomes for super fund members and their families. By helping our partners achieve their insurance goals, you’ll contribute to TAL’s broader purpose of protecting Australians and being there when they need us most. This is a meaningful opportunity to help shape experiences that matter, build enduring partnerships, and play a part in supporting people through some of life’s most important moments. This role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne office.

In this role you will:

• Develop strategic partnership plans that align commercial priorities and long-term growth opportunities.
• Strengthen partner relationships to deliver shared outcomes and deepen engagement across the partnership.
• Drive strategic initiatives that grow the partnership and improve member value.
• Lead commercial discussions to achieve sustainable outcomes and support joint business objectives.
• Ensure service delivery meets agreed standards and resolves issues that impact partner experience.
• Influence product, proposition and digital solutions that respond to partner and industry needs.

• At least five years’ experience in superannuation, with strong knowledge of group life insurance.
• Proven experience building trusted relationships and work collaboratively with partners, clients and internal teams.
• ability to communicate clearly and confidently, including presenting ideas and recommendations to different audiences.
• Use analytical and problem-solving skills to identify opportunities and support effective decisions.
• Bring experience delivering initiatives or implementing solutions that improve outcomes for customers or partners.
• Use commercial judgement and an understanding of group insurance pricing and products to support sustainable outcomes.

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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