Chief Philanthropy & Development Officer
Reference 7M5FCA95
7M5FCA95
External Vacancy – Open to Everyone
Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA)
Adelaide, CBD
$119,317 - $123,822
ASO800
Up to 24 months
27 Mar 2024
- Lead a motivated and dynamic team within SA’s leading visual arts organisation
- Define an ambitious philanthropy and development strategy at a national level
- Strategically develop relationships and partnerships for long-term impact
Role Details
The Chief Philanthropy & Development Officer is responsible for the strategic vision, long-term planning, and highly effective realisation of the Art Gallery of South Australia’s philanthropic, development and membership programs. This includes leading a high performance team to activate the Gallery’s Foundation, individual giving, philanthropic groups, partnerships, grants, fundraising, Membership and other revenue generation avenues that connect AGSA with our communities to effect transformational change.
- The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Management Program.
- The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
- Some work outside of normal hours will be required.
- Some interstate travel involving overnight absences will be required.
- This role requires a National Criminal History check.
For more information please see the role description:
Role Description - Chief Philanthropy & Development Officer (ASO8).pdf
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) drives the Premier's priorities in South Australia. Our staff enjoy working with colleagues who value integrity, knowledge and intellectual capability. They are committed to providing personal advice and services, and more importantly, don't see what they do as "just a job". They exemplify the public sector purpose: Making a difference so South Australia thrives.
The Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) was founded in 1881 and its mission is to serve the South Australian and wider communities by providing access to original works of art of the highest quality. AGSA presents a dynamic program of temporary exhibitions, focus exhibitions of international and Australian art and three flagship offerings that include the Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art, Tarnanthi Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art and the Ramsay Art Prize. The AGSA collection comprises almost 47,000 works of art spanning 2000 years and includes paintings, sculpture, prints and drawings, photographs and videos, textiles and clothing, ceramics, glass, metalwork, jewellery and furniture. It exists for our audiences – to comprehend the past, to navigate the present, and as a potent avenue to imagine the future. Placing art, artists and audiences at the very heart of who we are guides AGSA’s artistic and public programs. AGSA contributes positively to cultural cohesion, social wellbeing, creativity, engaged citizenship and the economic life in South Australia.
Enquiries to Rhana Devenport - Director, Art Gallery of South Australia
08 8207 70***
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that is reflective of the community we serve.
We welcome and value applications from candidates who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, candidates with disability and those from the LGBTIQA+ community.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a safe and healthy working environment. If you require any additional support, please provide us with details through the application process.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.