Company

The Fred Hollows FoundationSee more

addressAddressSydney, NSW
type Form of workFull time
CategoryAdvertising & Marketing

Job description

  • Full time, Permanent rolebased in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.
  • Flexible work from home arrangements available, no mandated days in the office!
  • Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness.

ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

The Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight.  We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. Over 30 years The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25 countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as in Australia. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.

The Foundation is also proud to announce that we were awarded the Employer of Choice Award (Public Sector and NFP) at the 2022 Australian HR Awards.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Philanthropy Specialist is accountable for the support of key strategic projects in the Pacific, with specific accountability for securing funding for priority projects. Funding development will involve working with senior internal stakeholders to identify and qualify prospects and lead them through to become valuable supporters of The Foundation.  You will be leading the resource mobilisation for Papua New Guinea with priority and will manage this work in conjunction with The Fred Hollows Foundation New Zealand.  You will also provide key support to your manager in connecting funding opportunities across The Foundation’s broader global priorities as required.

ABOUT YOU

You will have excellent written and verbal communications skills with a demonstrated ability to develop written proposals and reports for donors. You will also have the ability to synthesize large complex pieces of information into briefing documents or proposals. Furthermore, you will have excellent interpersonal skills with a high level of successful stakeholder engagement skills including negotiating required outcomes. Additionally, you will have excellent organisational and time-management skills, including the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines; and plan work around varied time zones. Finally, you will have excellent ability to meet and manage internal and external stakeholder requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • The resource mobilisation for The Foundation’s Papua New Guinea Country Programme developing clear acquisition plans for raising targeted funding and executing successfully.
  • Key liaison between all internal and external stakeholders supporting the PNG Programme and provide timely reporting (verbal & written) including the identification and management of risks.
  • Collaborating with senior stakeholders across Public Affairs to identify pipeline opportunities, key prospects, and develop strategic engagement plans based on The Foundations developing Pacific priorities.
  • Develop superior written communications for the development of funding proposals, reports, and plans.
  • Foster the working relationship with colleagues of Fred Hollows New Zealand, to support our collaborative work in the Pacific.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

  • Strategic thinking and planning, including the identification of key opportunities and management of potential risks.
  • Securing large philanthropic gifts from High-net-worth-individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporates.
  • Successful collaboration with senior stakeholders (both internal and external) to deliver on project priorities.
  • Experience working within the NGO sector.
  • MS Office Suite
  • Development or contributing to drafting communications and marketing assets.
  • Specific interest or experience in supporting work for Pacific Island Countries
  • Experience in all aspects of the donor journey.

How we recognise your contribution

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered.  Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you. Including:

  • Generous salary packaging - we provide access to not-for-profit salary packaging options, which will increase your take home pay, we also offer 17.5% annual leave loading.
  • Flexible work environment – we focus on output, not hours and enable you to prioritise your health and wellbeing.
  • Generous leave allowances – we offer Paid parental leave; 5 days bonus leave every year; an annual Foundation-wide “Me Day”, birthday leave; and time off for culturally significant/ceremonial leave.
  • Ongoing commitment to your continuous learning and career development – through tailored leadership and professional development programs, access to LinkedIn Learning and focused development conversations.

To find out more about our benefits click here

APPLICATIONS

Please apply directly via the "Apply" Button, please include a CV and Cover Letter. Should you have any questions regarding the opportunity please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team at **********@hollows.org  for a confidential conversation. Kindly note that CVs will not be considered through this email address.

Applications Close: Sunday 21st of April 2024

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.
 

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children and community partners in all areas where we work.  Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment. 

Please note: We will not be accepting CV’s via agencies for this role.

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The Fred Hollows Foundation

Sydney, NSW
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