• Work Type: part time (0.5-0.6 FTE)
• Location: East Melbourne office, with flexible working options

About the Reichstein Foundation

The Reichstein Foundation is an Australian philanthropic pioneer that has supported outstanding changemakers and shaped the infrastructure of giving for the last 50 years.

Chaired by Jill Reichstein, the Foundation operates at the forefront of social change philanthropy by backing the people, ideas and organisations that drive social, economic and environmental justice. We contribute through our granting, investing, convening and advocacy, often employing a strategic mix of these tools.

In keeping with our commitment to change not charity, we support the advocacy, campaigns and movement-building needed to achieve systemic change, and value the expertise and participation of people with lived experience of injustice.

About the Role

Working closely with the Reichstein Foundation’s CEO, the Engagement Manager will play a key role in delivering the Foundation’s communications, events and granting programs.

This role is suited to someone who is committed to a just and sustainable society and who approaches work with flexibility, creativity and enthusiasm. The successful candidate will need to work cohesively and positively in a small team as well as autonomously, taking the lead on projects as required.

Tasks and responsibilities include:

• fostering respectful and collaborative relationships with stakeholders in civil society and philanthropy
• contributing to the development and implementation of the Foundation’s strategy and work plans across granting, investing, convening and advocacy functions
• identifying and supporting grant seekers, reviewing grant applications, and preparing advice to Trustees
• developing and delivering communications content and managing the Foundation’s website and social media channels
• convening and promoting events and collaborations with civil society, funders, investors and others
• supporting the maintenance of the Foundation’s mailing lists and website backend
• providing day to day administrative and operations support

The Reichstein Foundation is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people and people with disability.

Key selection criteria:

• understanding of and commitment to social, economic and environmental justice and social change philanthropy
• ability to plan, manage and meet deadlines across multiple activities and programs of work
• ability to work independently, as part of a small team and in collaborative settings
• excellent communication skills, including ability to write clearly across different formats with proficiency in editing and proofreading
• record of building positive, respectful relationships across sectors
• experience working in a similar role, preferably in a civil society or philanthropic organisation

What we offer

• $90-110K pro rata (based on skills and experience) plus superannuation
• flexible work arrangements
• a supportive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment
• four weeks annual leave plus option to purchase additional leave
• support for learning and development

For more information about this position, please contact Rachel Ball, at [email protected] (Monday-Thursday) using the subject line: Engagement Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.