Development Support Officer

The role:

Menzies is looking for a Development Support Officer to support the Development Team in raising funds and seeking philanthropic and corporate investment in Menzies School of Health Research.

The Development Support Officer will support the preparation and submission of tailored proposals and associated materials to secure philanthropic funding for Menzies. They will work closely with all members of the Development Team and researchers to develop applications and proposals for new funding opportunities, enhance existing funding avenues and build strong synergies within all areas of Menzies.

Some of the key duties involve: -

• Manage donor administration processes including donation reconciliation and donor acknowledgment.
• Identify external funding opportunities relevant to the Development Team.
• Develop a calendar of annual philanthropic submission deadlines and work in collaboration with relevant staff to prepare, develop and submit high quality corporate and philanthropic funding applications.
• In collaboration with the Research Office, manage the submission, tracking and other necessary functions for philanthropic grants.
• Manage general enquiries regarding donation, gifts and general fundraising activities.

Please refer to the Position Description to view a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria relevant to this role.

About you:

As a motivated individual, you will already bring your highly developed stakeholder engagement abilities and strong communication skills that will be effective to a range of audiences including people from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.

You also have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification with proven high-level experience in a similar role or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education in business development or grant administration.
• Demonstrated previous experience in a high-level administration role.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing high quality submissions, proposals and applications for funding.
• Evident understanding of data governance principles, including those relating to data ownership, privacy, storage and transfer.
• High level of initiative, sound judgment, prioritisation of work, working under pressure with excellent attention to detail, and the ability to complete tasks to deadline.

About Menzies:

Menzies is one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses. If making a positive health impact in Australia and across our region excites and motivates you, join us as we continue to translate our research into effective programs and partnerships in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, and find enduring solutions to health problems that matter.

The Benefits:

• Attractive salary package $120,959 to $130,232 including super and salary packaging benefits (base salary $96,260 to $104,463)
• Option to increase employer superannuation contribution to 14%
• Significant salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 per annum
• 6 weeks annual leave

To apply for this position, you will need to provide proof of your right to work in Australia. This could be a working visa, evidence of permanent resident status, an Australian or New Zealand passport, Australian birth certificate or a certificate of Australian citizenship.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact:

Elizabeth Haines

Acting Head of Development

Email: Elizabeth.Haines@menzies.edu.au

Apply early as this role will be considered on a rolling basis and might close early!

Menzies is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. If you require any support or accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

How to Apply:

Please visit Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au to apply for this position.

Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:

• Cover letter
• Updated resume
• A statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)
• Any other relevant supporting documentation

For a copy of the position description or to find more information on how to apply for this role please visit Menzies careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au/ or email: humanresources@menzies.edu.au

Closing date: Sunday 10 March 2024

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Nic Fairclough on 0889468409, quoting Ref No. 1159005.