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Organisation : Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute

Location : Melbourne (Heidelberg)

Work type : Full-time

Sector : Research / Medical Research, Science & Technology

Salary type : Annual Package

Application closing date : 30 Oct, 2017

About the organisation

Organisation Name : Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute
The Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute (ONJCRI) is an independent medical research located in Heidelberg. Our mission is to discover and develop breakthrough therapies to help people live better with cancer and defeat it. Our research laboratories sit alongside patient treatment facilities to optimise collaboration between researchers and clinicians. The integration of laboratory and clinic ensures the rapid translation of scientific discoveries into clinical trials for the development of new cancer treatments. We investigate and develop treatments for cancers of the breast, bowel, lung, melanoma, prostate, liver, gastrointestinal and brain. The ONJCRI is a global leader in the development of immunotherapies, targeted therapeutics and personalised cancer medicine.

About the role

• A greenfield opportunity for an accomplished fundraiser
• Lead the growth agenda for a global leader in medical research
• 30 minutes from Melbourne CBD, with attractive package and flexibility

A remarkable opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional to build a small, effective team, focused on growing income from philanthropic sources to support ground-breaking cancer research.

The Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute (ONJCRI) consistently delivers on its mission to discover and develop new therapies that help people live better with cancer or defeat it. With a committed high-profile champion, and a peerless research track record, ONJCRI is poised to grow with the support of significant donors and a strategic approach to fundraising.

This exciting challenge will be the perfect fit for a candidate with extensive experience, proven success with major gifts fundraising and a real appetite to deliver results for an organisation that makes a difference. Strategic ability, exceptional communications and interpersonal skills and the ability to build connections in any environment – from the boardroom to the local neighbourhood – will mean you can plan and deliver at pace.

We are an organisation based on innovation and exploration, and you will need to be ready to innovate too. A combination of tried and true techniques and innovative activations, built on an insightful assessment of ONJCRI’s unique opportunity market will be required.

Experience in a similar role, and an understanding of the special challenges and opportunities involved in securing significant funding for medical research would be valuable.

Your chosen team of two will provide the marketing and communications support you need to develop collateral and strategies, reach out to donors, and work with an active Board to identify and cultivate philanthropic sources. You will be part of a high performing team which reflects the passion and dedication ONJCRI staff bring to their work.

There will be ample opportunity to develop a vision and bring the best of the winning strategies you have acquired throughout your career to an organisation that is yet to tap its considerable fundraising and philanthropic opportunities.
The details:

• Reports to the Chief Operating Officer
• New role and team structure
• Attractive salary packaging and flexible working arrangements
• Position description available at http://www.onjcancercentre.org/research/career-study/current-opportunities
• For more information, please contact Anna Prusa, HR Manager, on 03 9496 3693

How to apply

Applications not allowed for this job listing.

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Please quote in application: Head of Philanthropy via Pro Bono Australia.


Profession: #Fundraising, #Grants_and_Philanthropy
Sector: #ResearchMedical_Research, #Science_and_Technology
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