• Permanent - Full time
• Flexible location
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose. 

Your Opportunity

In this rewarding career opportunity, you will work within Mission Australia’s Fundraising & Marketing team and be responsible for the delivery of our new Community Fundraising Strategy, including the coordination and implementation of signature community fundraising events.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Implement Mission Australia’s DIY fundraising program including the Winter Sleepout program and other opportunities
• Engage internal stakeholders to promote and undertake community fundraising in their areas and act as the key national contact for this area
• Implement and manage the program including record keeping, data management, and donor/fundraiser enquiry management and support
• Work with key stakeholders to implement the event concepts, promotional materials, communications, and digital assets
• Work with stakeholders to develop and implement project plans including timelines, resources, logistics and key milestones
• Ensure various work groups across Mission Australia are appropriately engaged, briefed, and resourced to ensure successful implementation

Qualifications & experience

• Minimum 5 years’ proven experience in a fundraising, campaign, or event management role
• Experience developing and implementing successful campaigns and/or events
• Experience in project planning, coordination, task and activity monitoring, and delivery against defined task objectives, methods, and outcomes 
• Experience implementing or working with internal teams or external agencies on marketing campaigns, with an understanding of multi-channelled campaigns to effectively engage target audiences
• An understanding of audience segmentation and knowledge of principles and methods of fundraising, including the legal requirements to fundraise in all states and territories  
• A solid understanding of CRM, donor management systems and/or third-party fundraising platforms (i.e. Funraisin)
• Proven ability to adapt to changing circumstances and to work under pressure within a virtual or hybrid workplace (e.g. some time spent on site, some time spent working from home). 
• Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination
• Excellent communication skills and relationship management expertise 

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.  

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career. We’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve. We recognise and respect diversity. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia. If you have a disability and need support, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Community Fundraising Specialist - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Your benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Generous discounts with health insurance and major retailers
• Hybrid working environment
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.

How to apply

To be considered for this opportunity, please click ‘Apply Now’ and send your cover letter and resume today. As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.  or more information, feel free to view the PD Community Fundraising Specialist 2022.docx. We will respond to your application.

For further information regarding working with us, visit Working for Mission Australia.

Please send through your application as soon as possible as shortlisting will commence immediately. Thank you