• Lead engagement and advisory functions to drive growth and impact
• Full-time role (0.8–1.0 negotiable), hybrid and flexible hours
• Generous leave: 4 weeks annual + up to 10 wellbeing days annually, volunteering leave, community connection day

Are you a strategic leader passionate about philanthropy and social change?

Do you thrive on building relationships, driving growth, and shaping advisory services? If you’re an experienced executive with a strong track record in business development and consulting, this could be your next meaningful move.

About Us

Australian Communities Foundation is a non-profit organisation making impactful philanthropy easy and accessible. With nearly 30 years of experience catalysing positive social and environmental change, we support and enable smart, rewarding and effective giving. We nurture values-led philanthropists who give with purpose, strategy and heart. Together, we form a vibrant community of givers – thousands of people across the country, united by our desire to make a difference. Our purpose is to empower a vibrant community of philanthropists and unlock funds for a thriving and inclusive Australia.

The Opportunity

The Director of Engagement and Advisory plays a critical role in advancing Australian Communities Foundation’s mission by leading our engagement and advisory functions. Reporting to the CEO and working as part of the organisations Senior Leadership Team, you’ll oversee business development for the Foundation and advisory services, ensuring growth targets are met and new opportunities are realised.

You’ll lead a small team and work across the organisation to develop channels, build relationships with high-net-worth individuals and families, and design client services that deliver impact. This is a senior leadership position with significant scope to shape strategy, systems, and culture.

About You

You’re a seasoned leader with executive experience and a passion for purpose-driven work. You bring expertise in business development, consulting, and relationship management, ideally within the philanthropy sector. You’re confident engaging with sophisticated clients and stakeholders, and you have the strategic mindset to grow services and deliver results.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development (Engagement) (40%)

• Drive growth through strategic business development for the Foundation.
• Oversee engagement processes from enquiry to conversion, ensuring an exceptional client experience.
• Develop channels and pipelines, including high-net-worth.

Advisory (40%)

• Design and deliver client services, proposals, and projects to meet annual targets.
• Develop systems and processes for efficient delivery of consulting work.
• Lead product and service innovation, including new offerings.

Senior Leadership (20%)

• Demonstrate values-aligned leadership as part of ACF’s Senior Leadership Team.
• Support the development and implementation of ACF’s strategy, business plan and financial management.
• Lead and manage budgets, staff, and portfolio of activities as required.

Benefits and Culture

• Paid wellbeing leave – one day a month just for you (up to 10 days/year).
• Hybrid and flexible work environment – flexibility to WFH up to 2 days/week.
• Commitment to best-practice Diversity & Inclusion and Reconciliation.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• East Melbourne co-working hub with regular social events.

Equity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive, safe, respectful and rewarding environment. We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply.

Enquiries

For any queries regarding this role, please contact Libby Armstrong via phone: 03 9412 0412 or email  [email protected] using the subject line: Director of Engagement and Advisory enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about using communications to drive social change, we’d love to hear from you. For your application to be considered, please click 'Apply Now' and submit (1) your CV, and (2) a cover letter addressing the skills and experience required and respond to the pre-screening questions via the job board selected.

• Before applying, please review the position description here or attached below.
• You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have permanent residency.
• All applications must be lodged prior to 5PM AEDT on the closing date.

Applications may close early if we find a suitable candidate – so don’t delay! Submit your cover letter and resume today.