Head of Media Partnerships - 12 month fixed term contract
Job no: 508739
Work type: Full Time - Fixed Term
Location: Various locations
Categories: Commercial
Your opportunity
You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of media at Sky Racing, leading high-value partnerships and influencing the direction of a fast-paced, high-impact business. This is a role where strategic thinking meets commercial execution — where you’ll drive growth, unlock new opportunities, and play a pivotal role in how millions experience racing and sport. With strong leadership autonomy and visibility, you’ll influence senior stakeholders and deliver outcomes that matter, and to further strengthen those critical partnerships you’ll 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 the 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 in a complex, evolving environment.
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Lead the retention and optimisation of domestic and international media rights, driving strong commercial outcomes
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Identify and secure new media rights opportunities to expand content offering and unlock new revenue streams
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Drive strategic negotiations, leveraging commercial insight and modelling to maximise value
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Build and strengthen relationships with key industry, government, and regulatory stakeholders
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Partner across internal teams to align strategy, delivery, and commercial objectives
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Contribute to media strategy development and executive-level decision-making through clear, impactful insights
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Lead a small team of commercial/partnership managers
What you'll need to succeed
You’re a strategic, commercially astute leader who thrives in complex environments and knows how to turn opportunities into results. With a strong presence and the ability to influence at senior levels, you bring clarity, confidence, and energy to everything you do.
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Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and deliver commercially strong outcomes
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Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate insight into action
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Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across diverse groups
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Strong problem-solving capability, combining analytical thinking with creativity
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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 https://www.tabcorp.com.au/careers/our-culture.
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 careers@tabcorp.com.au.
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