About the organisation
About ACOSS
The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) is the peak organisation for community and social services in Australia and a national voice for the needs of people affected by poverty and inequality. ACOSS develops public policy, undertakes research, promotes and communicates positions in the media, and undertakes direct advocacy and public campaigns. ACOSS is committed to ensuring people directly affected by poverty and inequality can participate fully in public policy development and debate and that the public narrative around poverty and inequality is informed and respectful.
BENEFITS AND CULTURE
ACOSS is a supportive, inclusive and highly rewarding working environment that provides staff with a strong sense of achievement and recognition for the important work it does.
ACOSS offers above Award pay and entitlements; Above Award sick, carers and family leave, 14 weeks paid parental leave available to all new parents, cultural and religious leave, First Nations leave, languages and cultural competency allowance, gender affirmation leave, 20 days domestic violence leave and 3 days special leave between 25 December and 1 January.
36.75 hr work week and flexible work options and flexitime system available.
DIVERSITY
We know our work is better and stronger when our team comprises individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, abilities and lived experiences. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of colour, people with disability, people who are LGBTIQ identifying and people with lived experience of poverty and inequality are strongly encouraged.
About the role
THE ROLE
In this exciting and varied role, you will have opportunity to use your exceptional stakeholder engagement and strategic business development skills to oversee the management of key partner and member relationships and the generation of independent income to support ACOSS’ strategic objectives.
Working closely with and reporting to the Director of Development and Operations, the Partnerships and Development Manager will contribute to the design of ACOSS’ business development strategy and lead and drive its implementation. This includes the day-to-day management of strategic partners and the preparation of funding proposals and grant applications in line with ACOSS strategy, oversight of the ACOSS fundraising pipeline and the generation of regular reports to funders, the leadership team and Board.
In addition, the Partnerships and Development Manager will play a key role in ACOSS’ Organisational Member engagement and deputise for the Director of Development and Operations during periods of leave.
ABOUT YOU
- You have a strong commitment to the core values of ACOSS.
- You have demonstrated experience managing highly valued partnerships.
- You have significant project management, fundraising and business development skills and experience.
- You have demonstrated experience identifying and successfully securing new funding opportunities.
- You have outstanding storytelling, written and verbal communication skills.
- You have a solid understanding of organisational operations, including finance, people and culture, and risk, legal and compliance.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Partnerships and Development Manager via Pro Bono Australia.
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