• Permanent, full-time (35 hours)
• Competitive Remuneration + Salary Packaging
• Randwick location, hybrid work

About Us:

As the only Medical Research Institute in Australia to investigate mental health across the lifespan, our aim is to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. For the past 20 years, we have been at the forefront of mental health research and have maintained a reputation as one of the nation’s leading institutes investigating mental health.

We undertake a unique ‘translational’ research approach that allows us to turn our world-class findings into new treatments, prevention strategies, clinical services, educational programs, and e-health products.

Leveraging our relationships with stakeholders and donors, we join the dots by connecting research answers, expert knowledge, and the voices of lived experience to deliver solutions that impact and boost the health care system for patients and practitioners alike.

Our work is used to drive evidence informed change across the rapidly expanding mental health sector and sets the foundations for a brighter and healthier future for all.

The Role:

Lead Black Dog institutes corporate fundraising and workplace giving offering by performing account management and relationship building with our low to medium value corporate partners. You will aid in generating unrestricted revenue for the Institute and contribute to the overall growth of the portfolio. Provide further support to corporate fundraising initiatives and the wider partnerships team.

Key Duties:

• Implement partnership agreements in collaboration with corporate contacts and relevant Black Dog Institute directorates
• Collaborate with Black Dog Institute portfolios to communicate with and provide reports to corporate partners
• Identify and execute opportunities to grow partnership engagement and expand revenue sources
• Solicit renewal of formal corporate partnerships, including writing and pitching proposals.
• Ensure high quality service delivery to corporate fundraisers, including proactive engagement of management and staff, rapid responses and acknowledgements.

About You:

• 2+ years experience in a fundraising or partnerships role.
• Demonstrated experience with relationship management and revenue targets.
• Outstanding communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport.
• Ability to connect with partners and form meaningful relationships over video meetings.
• Experience in presentations, public speaking, reports, and business writing.
• Proven project and time management skills.

Black Dog Institute is steadfastly committed to achieving a progressive and diverse workforce that is reflective of our wider community. We celebrate the qualities, beliefs, and practices that make us unique, and are dedicated to the development and progression of our people. We ensure equality of opportunity for all, regardless of age, characteristics, cultural background, sexual orientation, lived experience, gender identity, disability and/or family status. We look forward to having you join our team at Black Dog Institute.

Please apply via the link below.