Individual Giving Coordinator

Bush Heritage Australia are seeking an Individual Giving Coordinator to join the Engagement team.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat.

• Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation.
• Located in Melbourne (hybrid - in office/work from home).
• $76, 236 - $93, 178 plus 11.5% super
• Full time, 1.0FTE 2 years fixed term contract 

About us

For over 30 years we’ve supported and protected some of the most fragile ecosystems across the continent and seen the impact of our science-based approach. We keep our eyes on the horizon and focus firmly on long-term, landscape scale impact. As a national, not-for-profit, we want to continue to expand the areas we protect and deepen the impact we have. We work in partnership with Traditional Owners, listening to and learning from the customs and cultures that came before us.

Together we can heal and protect the bush, now and into the future.

About the role

Are you passionate about making a difference for nature? Join our Engagement Team and dive into a role where you'll join the charge in amplifying our brand and boosting donor support.

The Individual Giving Coordinator is part of the Marketing Team. The Marketing Team sits within the Marketing and Communications Team. The Marketing Team is responsible for direct marketing and fundraising (across regular giving, individual giving and community fundraising) - through a wide range of channels. This role has a strong focus on donor acquisition and retention across the direct marketing (including a strong focus on print mail) and individual giving program. The core areas of work sit across appeals, individual giving programs and campaigns, and community fundraising initiatives.  

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What you'll need to succeed

• Support for the values and objectives of Bush Heritage Australia.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects in a fundraising or consumer sales environment, to achieve identified outcomes within agreed deadlines and budgets.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and briefing suppliers for optimum results (for example copywriters, agencies, designers, data list suppliers, printers and mailing house).
• A passion for (sustainably made) print materials and experience in print production and management.
• Demonstrated ability to use a CMS or customer databases for record management, targeting, reporting and analysis.
• Demonstrated administrative and computer competencies, including demonstrated experience in using MS Excel to manipulate, analyse and present data.
• An understanding of digital marketing (web, email, SMS, social).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to achieve goals.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

What sets us apart

• Great life-work balance: flexible work arrangements with hybrid working.

• Access to 20 days personal leave per year, 10 of these available from commencement of employment. We also offer cultural leave and gender transition leave.

• Employee Resource Groups for women, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent employees as well as a social group for bird lovers.

• Professional development activities including access to LinkedIn Learning. 

• Equitable 12 weeks paid leave to all parents, irrespective of their role as primary or secondary carers. 

• Remote staff are supported through an education allowance for kids and additional annual leave.

• Access to support and counselling via our Employee Assistance Program and free access to Headspace app.

• Melbourne office in docklands with state-of-the-art facilities and gym.

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply fill in your personal details and answer the questions below. You will then be taken to a page to upload a copy of your CV. There is no need to attach a cover letter or separate document answering key selection criteria.

Candidates who are interested in the position are encouraged to apply even though they may feel they are not strong on individual selection criteria. In assessing merit, the panel will take into consideration “performance or achievement relative to opportunity”. We recognise that many staff today have a range of personal circumstances, and career histories.

If you require further information, please contact Francisco Barcellos (Marketing Team Leader) on francisco.barcellos@bushheritage.org.au

Bush Heritage Australia does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to be made for your application we would be more than happy to discuss how this could be arranged.

Evidence shows that applicants from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the requirements of the job – unlike candidates from majority backgrounds who might fulfil less requirements.

We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we strive to build more diverse teams with your unique experience!

Applications close: Sunday the 4th of May at 11:30pm AEST.