Philanthropy Officer

Work at Dementia Australia and be part of a passionate team committed to making a difference. We value our people and are proud to offer flexibility, attractive salary packaging options and employee support programs.

About the role

Newly created full time permanent position based in Parkville, VIC, Milton, QLD or North Ryde, NSW with hybrid work environment. Reporting to the Philanthropy lead, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining data integrity across systems (e.g. CRM, GEM Portal), ensuring accurate records and reports
• Keeping the Philanthropy team updated on new grant and donor opportunities
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders to compile information for donor proposals and grant submissions.
• Drafting monthly emails highlighting relevant grant opportunities aligned with organisational priorities
• Assisting with grant acquittal administration under guidance of senior team members
• Conducting major donor prospect research as directed by the Philanthropy Lead and Specialist
• Managing documentation and receipting processes related to major donor stewardship
• Providing general administrative and project support to the Philanthropy team as required.

What is in it for you?

Salary benefits: We offer all employees the opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 each year for living expenses and up to $2,650 each year for meal and entertainment benefits.

Leave allowances: In addition to your annual leave allowance, you will receive one day paid birthday leave, paid days off during our end of year closure period (if these days fall within your regular working schedule), up to six weeks parental leave and 17.5% annual leave loading.

Work/life balance: Flexible, hybrid work arrangements.

Employee benefits: Access to discounts and savings at over 450 retailers across Australia. Wellbeing programs and access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and your family plus access to continuous professional development, staff recognition programs and paid study leave.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with the following:

1. Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline OR lesser formal qualifications with relevant experience
2. 1 year experience in a similar role
3. Embraces new ideas and change initiatives
4. Fosters teamwork by working together and cooperatively
5. Uses effective time management skills to plan, evaluate and organise work demands
6. Demonstrates sounds knowledge to navigate the use of information and database software. 

Our culture statements 

• We are aligned in our Purpose
• We lead with our Head and Heart
• We work together Collaboratively

About us

Dementia Australia is the national peak body and source of trusted information, education and services for the more than 433,300 Australians living with dementia, and the more than 1.7 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research. We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. No matter how you are impacted by dementia or who you are, we are here for you.

For specific role enquiries, please contact ***********@dementia.org.au

Please note, applications that do not contain a covering letter that addresses each of the key selection criteria in the About you section, will not be considered.

Information :

• Company : Dementia Australia
• Position : Philanthropy Officer
• Location : Parkville VIC
• Country : AU