- Work with Australia's leading environmental philanthropy organisation
- Leadership position - support members and their environmental philanthropy
- Based in Melbourne or Sydney; flexible working; 0.8 part-time available
The Organisation
Established in 2008, the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN) is a membership organisation that aims to harnesses the power of philanthropy to help protect our environment and build a sustainable future.
Through capacity building, information sharing, collaboration and networking, the AEGN supports it members to facilitate effective and increased environmental philanthropy.
Benefits & Culture
- Bring significant support to Australian environment
- High level exposure to an expert philanthropic network
- Collaborative leadership and team environment
- Flexible work practices including purchased additional leave
The Role
Reporting to the CEO you will play a pivotal role in bringing together AEGN members and the environmental and philanthropy sector to improve the quantity and effectiveness of giving to the environment. You will do this by:
- Developing and maintaining learning materials/collateral that support members to increase their environmental philanthropic grant making
- Developing and implementing processes and events to share learning with members, the philanthropic sector, staff and other stakeholders
- Leading the environmental philanthropy advocacy and research program in collaboration with the AEGN Advocacy and Research Committee with a particular focus on environmental giving statistics and key charitable sector policy
- Managing and undertaking projects including funding proposals, budget and contractor management
Skills Required
You will have a successful track record working in the environment charitable sector and a strong network as a consequence. Specific skills and experience required include:
- Expert stakeholder engagement and relationship building; ability to collaborate, negotiate and influence
- Excellent “broad church” political judgement and ability to quickly understand policy impacts, risks and opportunities
- Leadership skills; ability to coach, develop and leverage the strengths of others
- Outstanding communication skills to frame and translate evidence into clear and compelling narratives
- Excellent analytical skills; ability to source and interpret qualitative and quantitative data
- Knowledge of and experience in policy and advocacy relating to environment and charitable issues would be an advantageous.