• Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
• The Greater Sydney Parklands’ fundraising team is seeking a philanthropy specialist for Sydney’s iconic and much-loved parklands.
• Manager Philanthropy, Community Engagement & Partnerships
• Ongoing Full Time Opportunity, located at Centennial Park with flexible working
• Salary relative to experience, ranges from $113,343 to $124,901 plus super

Greater Sydney Parklands (GSP) is a city-wide agency created to become Sydney’s leading urban parks advocate, part of the Transport for NSW cluster. In partnership with communities and governments, it will plan for and expand great open spaces and parklands and champion the NSW Government’s new 50 Year Vision for Sydney’s Open Space and Parklands. Greater Sydney Parklands currently brings together five iconic parks across Sydney: Centennial Parklands, Parramatta Park, Western Sydney Parklands, Callan Park and Fernhill Estate.

With more than 30 million visits per year, Centennial Parklands is one of the world's leading public parklands. It has also some of the most historically and socially significant urban spaces in Australia.

This newly established role will be responsible for Centennial Parklands Foundation’s recently established Giving Circle patron program, and will be part of the Foundation’s most ambitious capital-raising project to date creating world class nature discovery spaces to support the growth of nature play across NSW.

This role will also assist the Head of Fundraising & Development with the creation of philanthropy structures and initiatives at other parklands.

This is an opportunity to join a dedicated and dynamic team and position Greater Sydney Parklands as a leader in park, venue and precinct facilities and management, provider of quality leisure facilities, events and natural and cultural heritage. We also offer career development and advancement opportunities, and flexible working.

About You

You will be a passionate professional with proven experience in developing successful relationships with philanthropic donors including soliciting gifts, supporting cultivation and stewardship.

Your high level communication and project management will see you developing and implementing annual giving philanthropy strategies, major and capital giving programs.

Current knowledge of fundraising principles and guidelines, relevant legislation and ethical standards is key to this role.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in fundraising with a proven track record of securing benevolent support from individuals.
• Knowledge of the development and use of systems to support fundraising activity.
• Ability to work after hours, including weekends, as required.
• Satisfactory criminal history check is required.
• Current Australian Drivers Licence

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Philanthropy.

About Us

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

The Division

The Cities and Active Transport Division ensures our cities and neighbourhoods are integrated with transport and we make our streets and public places functional, beautiful, inclusive, and inviting for all to enjoy.

We do this through creating alignment across government on strategic outcomes and a focus on excellence in placemaking and quality design.

To Apply

Please note, the Department of Planning & Environment (DPE) currently provides recruitment services to Transport for NSW.

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

It is an essential requirement of the role that successful candidates are fully vaccinated by receiving an acceptable course of COVID-19 vaccination as defined by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) as a condition of employment.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jo Allwood via [email protected] using the subject line: Manager - Philanthropy - Greater Sydney Parklands enquiry via EthicalJobs or on 0423 904 144.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

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• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

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