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Head of Impact Partnerships - Flexible Location

WWF-Australia

We are creating a world where people live in harmony with nature. Join us. Because together, anything is possible.

  • Join one of the world's largest and most respected conservation organisations
  • Workplace flexibility including monthly RDO
  • WWF-Australia Office location negot. Melbourne preferred.
  • 3 year fixed term contract

About the organisation

WWF's global vision is to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. WWF-Australia is part of the WWF International Network, the world's leading, independent conservation organisation. We are active in over 100 countries and have close to 5 million supporters internationally. In Australia and throughout the oceanic region, we work with governments, businesses and communities so that people and nature can thrive within their fair share of the planet's natural resources.

WWF's mission is to halt the decline of threatened plants and animals and to support their recovery. We do this by addressing the threats that affect them using the best available science while working in partnership with communities, Indigenous groups, government and business. The world is changing fast. Our wildlife and wild places face unprecedented challenges. The result is people yearn more for nature and are connected with each other like never before. We know that we can achieve more by partnering, sharing, empowering communities, forming alliances and building a movement for the environment. Working together is the answer. It is our goal to bring about this unified voice for nature.

About the role

The Head of Impact Partnerships leads WWF-Australia's national engagement with and generation of funding via Philanthropy, Sustainable Business and Corporate Partnerships, Grants (Government, Private and Corporate Foundations) and Impact Investing. The position is responsible for strengthening WWF's ability to achieve its strategic objectives through the generation and growth of lasting relationships and sustainable financial support.

Skills, knowledge and experience

  • Demonstrated significant strategic level experience in fundraising and philanthropic and corporate partnerships.
  • Proven track record in forecasting, developing and implementing engagement plans for both new and existing partners.
  • Demonstrated record of delivering against revenue targets.
  • Demonstrated people leadership and management experience, with a track record creating constructive team cultures and developing talent.
  • A commitment to ethical standards of behaviour and ability to exercise good judgement and discretion.
  • Demonstrated excellent high-level communication and negotiation skills and experience in requesting and gaining support.
  • Excellent interpersonal, influencing and high-level networking skills and experience in building value-add relationships with a diverse range of people.
  • Demonstrated advanced project management, analysis and reporting skills.
  • Demonstrated ability in writing and presenting engaging proposals.
  • Strong initiative and drive, and ability to work both autonomously and within team (virtual) environments.

Ideally you will have interest in, and understanding of environmental conservation and sustainable development, as well as a strong understanding of the current corporate/fundraising/philanthropy markets and trends. The ideal candidate will have an ability to work both autonomously and constructively within a team and be aligned with WWF's vision, mission and I-CCaRe Values.

WWF values diversity and is building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. WWF is an equal opportunity employer and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally & linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, sex, sexuality and gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) community members, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applications

Please see the attached job description for further details. Applicants can apply via the Apply Now button below. Only those applicants applying online via the eRecruitment System will be considered. Please name your documents with last/first name & include: (1) a cover letter/statements against the selection criteria & (2) your resume (CV), including two referees.

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