Philanthropy Executive (Victoria & Tasmania)

Bush Heritage Australia are seeking a Philanthropy Executive (Victoria & Tasmania) 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 Melbourne (hybrid - in office/work from home)
• $87, 008 - $96, 675 plus super (with opportunities for further growth)
• Full time, 1.0 FTE, ongoing 

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

The Philanthropy Executive will join a dedicated team of Major Gifts and Bequests specialists, responsible for generating income for Bush Heritage’s conservation work from individuals, philanthropic foundations and corporations.

The Philanthropy Executive will develop and steward strong relationships with major donors and prospects in the allocated area and other locations within Australia directed by the Major Gifts and Grants Manager. Semi-regular interstate and intrastate travel to other state capitals and to Bush Heritage reserves will be required.

The Philanthropy Executive will work with members of the Key Relationships Team, the Senior Management Team, the Chief Executive and Board members to identify and manage major donor relationships.

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What you'll need to succeed

• Demonstrated commitment to Bush Heritage’s vision and values.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with the demonstrated ability to build relationships to achieve specific outcomes.
• Demonstrated major gift fundraising expertise (preferably with gifts greater than $100,000) with experience in face-to-face solicitations, portfolio management and the preparation of proposals and reports.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrated experience communicating to a diversity of audiences including major donors, corporate representatives, Board members, senior staff and volunteers.
• Demonstrated proficiency in synthesizing materials from multiple sources into a coherent and accurate summary.
• High level of computer literacy and proficiency with personal computers and online collaboration software, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and customer relationship management systems.
• Availability to travel interstate and intrastate on a semi-regular basis to visit prospects and donors and to accompany them on visits to Bush Heritage reserve properties as required.
• Full driving licence for cars. Able and willing to drive if required for job.

Benefits

• Great life-work balance: flexible work arrangements with hybrid working.
• Access to 20 days personal leave per year, 10 of these available from commencement if employment. We also offer cultural leave and gender transition leave.
• Employee affinity groups, such as for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, LGBTQIA+ people, neurodivergent people, and 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, additional annual leave and possible casual works arrangements for partners. 
• Access to support and counselling via our Employee Assistance Program and free access to Headspace app.
• Brand new Melbourne office in Docklands with access to state-of-the-art end of trip facilities and a 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 Kade Hamalainen (Acting Manager, Major Gifts and Grants) on kade.hamalainen@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 14th of April at 11:00pm AEDT