Head of Development (philanthropy and fundraising)

 Full Time (1.0), 3 Year ContractFlexible work location within AustraliaBase salary $135,241 -$145,547 Do you have demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to conceptualise and deliver innovative and successful fundraising campaigns, major gifts, and like projects?Menzies is looking for a Head of Development (philanthropy and fundraising) to lead the development, implementation and delivery of the fundraising strategy and plan activities. If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference.  The Role:Menzies is looking for a Head of Development who will be responsible for the development, management and growth of all fundraising strategies and activities including major gifts, donations from trusts, foundations and corporate partners, and the stewardship of new and existing donors.The incumbent will lead a team in the delivery of the fundraising strategy and operational plan activities, as well as providing advice and leading decisions around matters which affect Menzies fundraising and philanthropic engagement.They will also act as an enthusiastic ambassador and spokesperson for Menzies and its programs of research. The position will work closely with other teams across Menzies including Marketing and Communications, Research Office and Finance. About you:As a highly motivated individual, you will come with experience of fundraising including successfully cultivating and managing strong relationships with donors and supporters, and the ability to conceptualise and deliver innovative and successful fundraising campaigns, major gifts, or like projects.  You also have:Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field along with proven expertise and significant experience in a similar senior role.Demonstrable experience in successfully preparing and negotiating partnerships proposals and agreements.Demonstrable management skills including the ability to lead a small team to produce high quality results, manage budgets and meet outcomes. Please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the position description. Why Menzies:Menzies is a national leader in research and education that improves health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and populations across our region.  As a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses, Menzies continues to translate its research into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.Menzies is committed to providing a culturally inclusive and supportive work environment, and ensuring our workforce is representative of the people with and whom we work.  We seek to amplify Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander voices in all aspects of our work, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this position.  The benefits:Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave.Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meal and entertainment card tax free.Option to increase Super to 14%.Flexible work location within Australia Menzies is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their applications, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.  If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact:Esther MillerAssociate Deputy Director StrategyEmail: esther.miller@menzies.edu.au  How to obtain the Position Description, please visit:Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au orPhone: 08 8946 8409 orEmail: Human Resources at humanresources@menzies.edu.au  How to Apply:Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application. Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:Updated resumeA statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)Any other relevant supporting documentation    Closing date:  Sunday 19 May 2024 Position Description AUD Darwin 0800

Head of Development (philanthropy and fundraising)

  • Full Time (1.0) 3 Year Contract
  • Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave
  • Flexible work location within Australia

 

Full Time (1.0), 3 Year Contract

Flexible work location within Australia

Base salary $135,241 -$145,547

 

Do you have demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to conceptualise and deliver innovative and successful fundraising campaigns, major gifts, and like projects?

Menzies is looking for a Head of Development (philanthropy and fundraising) to lead the development, implementation and delivery of the fundraising strategy and plan activities.

 

If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference.

 

 

The Role:

Menzies is looking for a Head of Development who will be responsible for the development, management and growth of all fundraising strategies and activities including major gifts, donations from trusts, foundations and corporate partners, and the stewardship of new and existing donors.

The incumbent will lead a team in the delivery of the fundraising strategy and operational plan activities, as well as providing advice and leading decisions around matters which affect Menzies fundraising and philanthropic engagement.

They will also act as an enthusiastic ambassador and spokesperson for Menzies and its programs of research. The position will work closely with other teams across Menzies including Marketing and Communications, Research Office and Finance.

 

About you:

As a highly motivated individual, you will come with experience of fundraising including successfully cultivating and managing strong relationships with donors and supporters, and the ability to conceptualise and deliver innovative and successful fundraising campaigns, major gifts, or like projects.  

You also have:

  • Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field along with proven expertise and significant experience in a similar senior role.
  • Demonstrable experience in successfully preparing and negotiating partnerships proposals and agreements.
  • Demonstrable management skills including the ability to lead a small team to produce high quality results, manage budgets and meet outcomes.

 

Please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the position description.

 

Why Menzies:

Menzies is a national leader in research and education that improves health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and populations across our region.  As a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses, Menzies continues to translate its research into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Menzies is committed to providing a culturally inclusive and supportive work environment, and ensuring our workforce is representative of the people with and whom we work.  We seek to amplify Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander voices in all aspects of our work, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this position.

 

The benefits:

  • Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave.
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meal and entertainment card tax free.
  • Option to increase Super to 14%.
  • Flexible work location within Australia

 

Menzies is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their applications, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

 

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact:

Esther Miller

Associate Deputy Director Strategy

Email: esther.miller@menzies.edu.au

 

 

How to obtain the Position Description, please visit:

Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au or

Phone: 08 8946 8409 or

Email: Human Resources at humanresources@menzies.edu.au

 

 

How to Apply:

Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application. 

Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:

  • Updated resume
  • A statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)
  • Any other relevant supporting documentation   

 

Closing date:  Sunday 19 May 2024

 

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