Senior Philanthropy Officer, Trusts & Foundations

Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.

• Permanent Full Time Opportunity
• Barangaroo, Sydney CBD
• Hybrid working environment

Pro-Rata Salary Range of $80,766k Base to $89k Base (dependent on experience, skills and capabilities) plus 11.5% Superannuation + Smart Salary Packaging Benefit

As part of The George Institute’s ambitious drive to achieve global health equity, we are expanding our philanthropy team to scale our efforts and tackle the most pressing health challenges of our time. This is an unparalleled opportunity to join a world-class organisation that is at the forefront of global health research, policy advocacy and transformative community interventions.

We are seeking visionary, driven professionals who are passionate about making a meaningful difference. As a member of our high-performing philanthropy team, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.

The Philanthropy Team

At The George Institute, the Philanthropy team consists of four streams of work including Personal Giving, Structured Giving, Campaigns and Operations. Our work is not just about raising funds, it is about mobilising a coalition of visionaries, partners, and communities to drive real, measurable change in global health. You will work alongside leading experts in the field, engage with donors, and contribute to the George Institute’s mission globally.

In addition to this opportunity, we also have a position available for a Senior Philanthropy Campaign Officer within our Philanthropy team.  We encourage you to explore both opportunities to find the best fit for your skills and career aspirations.  If you are passionate about Philanthropy, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Philanthropy Officer, Trusts and Foundations to play a pivotal role within our Australian Philanthropy team.  We acknowledge that the skills required for this role can also be found in sectors outside of philanthropy and fundraising, so if you feel that your experience meets the below criteria, please consider applying.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Grant Writing & Proposal Development: Research, craft, and submit grant proposals tailored to funders’ priorities, ensuring timely submission of applications and reports.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate strong relationships with funders, organising presentations and meetings, when appropriate, to showcase The George Institute’s work.
• Grant Stewardship: Ensure compliance with grant deliverables, collaborating with researchers and the Finance team to provide accurate data and reporting.
• Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with internal teams to align donor interests with funding opportunities and support broader philanthropy strategies.
• Database Management: Maintain up-to-date donor records, ensuring timely follow-ups and engagement opportunities.

For more information on this role, please see our detailed Position Description Senior Philanthropy Officer, Trusts and Foundations here. 

To be considered for this position, Philanthropy Officer, Trusts and Foundations, please address the essential criteria in your application:-

To support your application, please address the following criteria in your cover letter:

• Experience in Successful Relationship Management: Please provide specific examples of past roles in fundraising, philanthropy or client relations, highlighting your experience in building strong, respectful, long-term relationships.
• Experience with Proposals/Grants:  Please provide demonstrated experience in developing, securing and managing grants/funding partnerships from foundations, government agencies and/or corporate partners.
• Passion to our Mission:  Can you please articulate your commitment to our mission and values?

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:-

• Proven experience in fundraising, donor relations, client relationship management or related fields.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building and maintaining donor relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for crafting persuasive proposals.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with CRM systems like Salesforce or Raiser's Edge.
• Commitment to uphold psychological safety at work and contribute to a positive and inclusive team environment.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of fundraising best practices and trends.
• Experience in the nonprofit or global health sectors.

The closing date for applications is midnight, Friday 13 December 2024.    

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found 

The unrestricted right to work in Australia is a requirement for this position.  Candidates who require sponsorship will not be considered.

Benefits of a career at The George Institute

• Competitive market salary and benefits
• Salary packaging (lowering your taxable income and increasing your take-home pay)
• Flexible working arrangements - onsite, hybrid or WFH (dependent on individual role)
• Being part of a global team, making an impact on global health outcomes
• A focus on employee wellbeing including global employee engagement surveys, reward and recognition programs, steps challenges and more...

About the George 

The George Institute for Global Health (The George) is 700+ employees around the world and projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving the health of millions of people worldwide.  

As a medical research institute affiliated with leading universities, we are challenging the status quo in healthcare to: 

• Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery  
• Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale  
• Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs
• Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship  

We pride ourselves with our 6 core values: excellence, integrity, can-do approach, creativity, impact, and humanitarian commitment. 
 
Please visit our website for more on The George: Home | The George Institute for Global Health 
 

Please apply now!

Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work.  
We value workplace diversity and encourage applications from people living with disability; women; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people who identify as LGBTIQ+; mature-aged adults and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  

Why The George? 

We are committed to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining the best people in their fields to conduct and support our innovative and highest quality research programs. 

Take advantage of our rewards you may enjoy as part of The George team.  

• Generous salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave
• YourFlex arrangements e.g. start/finish times, purchase leave, location
• A global, diverse, inclusive team committed to making impact