• Brand new opportunity to join a growing NFP that supports military veterans and their families
• Permanent full time position (option of part time 4 days/week for the right candidate)
• Competitive remuneration + super & generous salary packaging benefits (up to $18,550 tax-free salary component = more take home pay)
• Hybrid WFH/Hawthorn office available
• Option of a company car for work and personal use

About Us

Vasey RSL Care (VRSLC) is a not-for-profit provider of high quality, evidence-based residential and community aged care services and accommodation to support the ex-service community and older Australians. At Vasey RSL Care it is rewarding to know that, through our work, we are honouring the men and women who fought for our freedom and democracy.

To find out more about Vasey RSL Care and the important work we do, visit our website vaseyrslcare.org.au.

About the role

The Sponsorship and Fundraising Officer is a brand new position developed specifically to generate funding through donations in various forms, sponsorships and fundraising to support the organisation meet its strategic goals.

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Be the main point of contact and source of knowledge for sponsorship, donations and fundraising programs, activities and partners, including managing any incoming enquiries
• Contribute to the preparation of the annual Vasey RSL Care Fundraising and Sponsorship plan and budget, and generate the target annual revenue associated with the plan
• Lead projects and activities relating to sponsorship, donations and fundraising, working collaboratively with external stakeholders to appropriately consult, delegate, execute and evaluate as needed
• Provide insights and analysis about sponsorship and fundraising in the aged care, housing, community care and NFP sectors
• Create regular reports on key performance indicators, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

Travel across Metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria will be required.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be a self-motivated, creative and energetic fundraising professional.

You will have:

• Tertiary qualification and/or equivalent fundraising and/or sponsorship management experience in a corporate or NFP organisation.
• Sound knowledge of fundraising legislation, practices and philosophy of charitable giving.
• Demonstration of successful major gift program development, planning and management
• Exceptional presentation, interpersonal and communication skills and ability to liaise with a broad range of socially, culturally and economically diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage your own time well to ensure appropriate allocation across core activities (estimated split of 50% partnerships/sponsorships, 30% donations, 20% other fundraising).

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity.

Vasey RSL Care is a partner in the Veteran and Defence Partner Employment program and encourages veterans and defence partners to apply.

This position is available for an immediate start.

If you believe in making a difference, we would love to hear from you, please click below.

Benefits for you

• Work on a campaign that will change lives
• Opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced Government/Business Consultant and experienced Communications specialist
• Be part of a culture that is welcoming, engaging and supportive
• Generous and industry-competitive salary and employment conditions
• Flexible work hours for work-life balance
• Access to Employee Health & Wellbeing Program
• Formal employee reward and recognition Program

A position description is attached.