• Are you looking for the next step in your career?
• Do you want to work for an organisation where your contribution really counts?
• Do you want to promote an excellent cause, Australia’s autism community?
• Do you have outstanding analytical and communication skills?

We are recruiting for a new member in our fundraising/ philanthropy team and would be keen to partner with the right person to grow into the role. This is a unique opportunity to build your career in the philanthropic sector with the support and training of a well-established, successful team.

You will be trained and mentored in the areas of writing and applying for grants and introduced to this rewarding role, whilst being provided with ongoing career development. You will coordinate grant applications, communicate with stakeholders, research potential grants and funding, plus action incumbent administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate grant applications
• Build and maintain relationships across Aspect services
• Conduct research to identify potential philanthropic partners
• Assist with fundraising events and volunteering activities
• Provide regular reporting on team KPIs
• Support the Philanthropy team with general administration

 To view the full position profile, please click here.

Skills, experience and qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills both written and interpersonal
• Excellent IT skills with strong Microsoft Office knowledge
• Well organised and able to work to tight deadlines
• Familiarity with philanthropy or fundraising is not essential, but would be beneficial
• Experience in writing, reporting, tendering and grant applications (desirable)
• Knowledge of marketing practices (desirable)
• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in, marketing, communications, fundraising or a related field

 A National Police Check clearance is a requirement and Aspect will arrange this. 

Why join us? 

Together, we’re inspired by a different brilliant – understanding, engaging and celebrating the strengths and interests of people on the autism spectrum. Whether you’re in shared services or working directly with the people we support, you will be committed to our person-centred, evidence-informed environment. At Aspect we truly care about our people, we value diversity and inclusivity, we support flexibility and we focus our time and energy on building a high-performance culture that supports and develops you as an individual both personally and professionally.

What we offer

• Exciting opportunity to develop a new career in philanthropy!
• On the job training
• Hybrid work model – 2 days in the office and 3-days WFH
• More take-home pay with our PBI salary packaging benefits
• Competitive package based on relevant qualifications and experience.

As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), Aspect employees receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities including $15,899 each year tax free, increasing the value of your take-home pay. Click here for a summary of some of the benefits you can access when working at Aspect.

To apply

Please include your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire as part of Aspect's online recruitment process. Cover letter is optional.

COVID-19 Vaccination is a condition of employment for all staff in Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect). For some roles, covered by Public Health Orders, the requirement is for staff to have two doses and the additional COVID-19 Booster. As part of the recruitment/interview process Aspect is collecting information related to your vaccination status to ensure we are in compliance with all government orders and directives. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries should be directed to: Shahar Burla, Head of Aspect Philanthropy & Relationships on 0406 765 477.

More information about Aspect go to: www.autismspectrum.org.au.

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is committed to providing an environment free from abuse, neglect and exploitation of the people we support.