Head of Media Partnerships - 12 month fixed term contract …, Melbourne

Opportunity Shape the future of media at Sky Racing, leading high-value partnerships and influencing the direction of a rapid‑paced, high‑impact business. This role blends strategic thinking with commercial execution to drive growth, unlock new opportunities and play a pivotal role in how millions experience racing and sport. You’ll influence senior stakeholders, deliver outcome‑oriented results and represent the business at key industry racing and media events. Your role, your impact Reporting to the General Manager for Commercial Media, you’ll partner closely on strategy, negotiation and execution of media rights and partnerships across racing and sport. You’ll operate at the centre of commercial decision‑making, shaping deals, strengthening partnerships and delivering sustainable growth.
- Lead the retention and optimisation of domestic and international media rights, driving strong commercial outcomes
- Identify and secure new media rights opportunities to expand content offering and unlock new revenue streams
- Drive strategic negotiations, leveraging commercial insight and modelling to maximise value
- Build and strengthen relationships with key industry, government, and regulatory stakeholders
- Partner across internal teams to align strategy, delivery and commercial objectives
- Contribute to media strategy development and executive‑level decision‑making through clear, impactful insights
- Lead a small team of commercial/partnership managers What You’ll Need To Succeed
- Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and deliver commercially strong outcomes
- Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate insight into action
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across diverse groups
- Strong problem‑solving capability, combining analytical thinking with creativity
- Leadership presence that inspires high performance and accountability How You’ll Know You’re Winning You’ll have partnered on the complex facets of forward‑looking media partnerships strategy that strengthens Tabcorp’s position in the market and drives measurable commercial growth. Key media rights will be secured and optimised, with new opportunities introduced to expand the content offering and revenue streams. Your influence will be evident through strong stakeholder alignment, improved partnership outcomes and a high‑performing, collaborative culture across teams. What’s In It For You We know that when we belong, we thrive. We offer a range of competitive benefits designed to support your well‑being and work‑life balance. For full details, visit Who We Are Sky Racing, part of Tabcorp, is where racing comes alive. From nation‑defining events to world‑class media that puts customers trackside, we bring racing excitement to millions across Australia and around the world. With a presence in thousands of venues and a growing digital audience, Sky Racing is fast‑paced, impactful, and the perfect place to belong where the action is. Join the Action Ready to make Sky Racing your home ground? Join a team that thrives on collaboration, inclusion, respect and real connection. We welcome and support people of all abilities – if you need adjustments during the process, email #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rn4hl