This is a permanent full time position.
The Opportunity
In this role, reporting to the Head of Development, you will be responsible for leading and managing a successful major donor strategy.
Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We embrace all employee differences and foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion.
In return, you will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package including salary packaging and the opportunity to be part of a long-standing organisation.
We offer excellent training and development opportunities and generous staff benefits including flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, social activities and a health and wellbeing program.
This role is a full time, 3 year contract.
The Role
Working closely with the Head of Development and the team, you will develop and maintain relationships with individual and organisational donors who are inspired by the Institutes mission to improve the health, development and lives of children and young people through excellence in research.
You will be responsible for leading and managing The Kids Research Institute Australias successful major donor strategy that adds real value in achieving Institute objectives. The role will also lead and inspire a dedicated team.
The Experience
You will be an astute, passionate and experienced relationship manager who thrives under pressure whilst handling competing priorities with a relevant tertiary qualification. The key to your success will be your demonstrated experience in the following:
- Extensive and demonstrable experience in fundraising or business development, including minimum five years' experience at a senior level.
- Experience of working with high-level committees to deliver major financial outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and work effectively in a complex and changing environment with at least five years' people management experience.
- A strategic, creative and practical thinker and planner.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Superior people skills - caring, consultative, collaborative and collegial - with the ability to develop strong internal and external relationships that create confidence.
- Demonstrated ability to understand donor motivations and develop targeted and appropriate engagement opportunities and proposals.
The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check and Proof of working rights in Australia prior to commencement.
How to apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available here.
If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, please apply by sending your full academic CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria outlined in the job description to applications@telethonkids.org.au.
Please quote the position title in the subject heading of your email application.
For further information about this position please contact: Genevieve Brownhill
Email: genevieve.brownhill@telethonkids.org.au
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 10 May 2019.
The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity and inclusivity. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for positions with the Institute to support our aim of improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and families and to continue to build a culturally competent, respectful and safe place to work.