Organisation : Australian Wildlife Conservancy
Location : Sydney
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Animals, Conservation & Environment, Science & Technology
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 31 Jan, 2021
About the organisation
Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is the largest private (non-profit) owner of land for conservation in Australia, protecting threatened wildlife across a vast 6.5 million hectares in iconic regions such as the Kimberley, Cape York, the Top End and Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre.
AWC’s mission – to deliver effective conservation for all native animal species and their habitats – is achieved by:
- Operations –delivering effective large-scale land management including fire management, feral animal control, weed control and infrastructure management.
- Science –delivering a nationally-coherent program of ecological surveys with a focus on monitoring key conservation assets and threats, conducting applied research relevant to wildlife conservation, implementing conservation programs including reintroductions, and providing advice to management.
- Fundraising –mobilising finance (primarily, tax deductible donations) from the general public and philanthropists including through effective communication of AWC conservation programs.
AWC is transforming conservation on the ground by deploying a practical, science-based model for conservation – one that is successfully halting the decline of Australia’s threatened wildlife and restoring our unique biodiversity. With 1800 animals and plants now threatened with extinction there is a real urgency to do more. We have ambitious plans to secure the future of Australia’s biodiversity and we are now expanding our fundraising team to help us achieve our vision.
About the role
We are seeking two skilled, highly motivated professionals to join our growing team, including a Development Executive and a Senior Development Executive. Based in Sydney, these two fast-paced roles will suit talented early-career and mid-career professionals keen to make a positive impact on the future of Australia’s threatened wildlife by mobilising philanthropic support, primarily from generous individuals. You’ll be joining an extremely talented team of Development executives who are committed to raising funds to achieve great outcomes for conservation. This is an incredibly exciting, fun and dynamic role – no two days are ever the same! Your key responsibilities include recruiting, building and stewarding an impressive portfolio of supporters, writing winning philanthropic grant applications, delivering a program of city-based functions as part of AWC’s 30 year celebrations, and organizing bespoke supporter events in some of the wildest places on the continent. About you You are a consummate networker with a passion for saving Australia’s wildlife and a love for the great outdoors. To succeed in this role you will also need:
- Exceptional interpersonal skills (a winning personality!).
- Experience engaging with high net worth individuals and with senior decision-makers in the corporate or government sector.
- Exceptional written skills and a proven ability to write compelling grant applications, persuasive business cases and letters.
- Outstanding presentation skills and a natural ability to inspire audiences of 1 to 100 – in person, on the phone or via zoom.
- Excellent organisational skills, including managing complex events, juggling multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
- A willingness and ability to travel to capital cities and to AWC sanctuaries for extended periods.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing, innovative and extremely successful organisation that is playing a key role in shaping the future of conservation in Australia. A competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience is available for each candidate with suitable professional, commercial or fundraising experience.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Development Executives (Sydney) via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Animals, #Conservation_and_Environment, #Science_and_Technology
