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Events & Fundraising Specialist - Milton

Act for Kids

About us...

Act for Kids is a prominent provider of prevention, professional therapy and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk. With over 25 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years. In 2020 - 2021 we provided services to 40,360 people, including over 25,900 children. Through prevention, treatment, research, education and advocacy, we are committed to helping keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives.

About the job...

We are seeking an Events and Fundraising Specialist to join our small, friendly and dedicated Marketing and Philanthropy team:

Based at Milton, this full-time ongoing role is hybrid with the flexibility to work from home and in the office. Our office is close to cafes (and great coffee!), restaurants and public transport. We are in a team growth phase, this is an exciting time to join Act for Kids.

You will be responsible for developing and managing the Act for Kids events calendar, including the annual gala ball, local and national treks, and special events gift wrapping campaigns. This role will also work closely with external corporate members to deliver on behalf of events and networking functions, including golf days, lunches, and trivia nights.

Key Responsibilities…

  • Collaborate with the Fundraising and Development Manager or other team members to research, plan, execute, support and evaluate the delivery of Act for Kids events and on behalf of events to achieve Act for Kids objectives.
  • Identify opportunities for corporate sponsorship associated with fundraising and promotional activities.
  • Proactively contact and source probono prizes from various organisations to help Act for Kids raise money.
  • Actively seek, manage and develop on behalf of opportunities with businesses and community groups.
  • Develop new initiatives, including planning and executing virtual events and activities both locally and nationally, to achieve fundraising revenue targets with a strong focus on return on investment (ROI).
  • Stakeholder development and engagement capability, ensuring long-term productive working relationships.

About you...

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications (events, marketing, public relations, management or similar).
  • Self-starter with experience in a similar role managing large scale events within a corporate environment.
  • Excellent people skills, including the ability to engage and establish rapport with people at all levels.
  • Strong analytical, collaboration, negotiation and sales skills.
  • Understanding of event orders and event design.
  • Demonstrated high level of enthusiasm, flexibility, adaptability, innovation, with a focus on getting results.

With over 30% of our employees identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, we encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the pay...

  • Negotiated base salary + superannuation + salary packaging (as a registered Not for Profit/Charity, we offer excellent salary packaging options through RemServ which can significantly increase your take home pay)

About the benefits...

  • Flexible work environment (hybrid work options)
  • Winner of HRD Employer of Choice 2019 and categories (1) Health & Wellbeing (2) Leadership (3) Work-Life Balance
  • Excellent professional development and training opportunities
  • Paid Parental Leave and Study Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program including Health & Wellbeing Portal
  • Be part of a supportive and friendly Marketing and Philanthropy team

Other Requirements….

  • Eligibility for a positive Working with Children Check in the applicable state of employment in Australia or exemption based on professional qualifications and registration.
  • Current driver’s licence.
  • Applicants must be eligible to legally work in Australia and proof of eligibility may be requested.
  • Fully vaccinated with the prescribed doses of an approved vaccine against COVID-19 or have an approved medical exemption.

About applying...

Job applications will be reviewed as soon as submitted. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your application as soon as possible!

  • Please specify if you are interested in the permanent or a fixed term opportunity in your cover letter.
  • Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit an application.
  • For more information about the role, contact Penny Parsons on 0409 751 622 or [email protected] using the subject line: Events & Fundraising Specialist - Milton enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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