Philanthropy Officer

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Library Council of NSW Full time

**State Library of New South Wales**
**Philanthropy Officer**
**Clerk Grade 5/6**
**Operations Division, Foundation**
**Temporary, full-time role for 2 years with the possibility of extension or ongoing employment**
- Flexible working conditions
- Competitive remuneration package up to $110,712 (package includes salary between $89,707 - $98,982 p.a., plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)

**About the State Library**
The State Library of New South Wales is one of Australia's oldest and most important public institutions. Collecting actively since 1826, the Library preserves and presents the social, cultural and scientific history of our State and our Nation for the benefit of all. Its rich collections, both physical and digital, alongside partnerships with the public library network across NSW and other vibrant collaborations enable Australians to examine their past and imagine their future. In short, the Library occupies a unique position at the very heart of our civil society.

The State Library of NSW Foundation leads a diversified and sustainable philanthropic program to support the mission of the State Library of NSW. The Foundation takes a leading role in building and maintaining strong relationships between the Library and its Friends and supporters, donors, and business partners.

**About the Role**

We are seeking a Philanthropy Officer to provide high level business and engagement support for private benefaction programs of the State Library of NSW Foundation.

Since 2017 the Foundation, has provided significant funding to the State Library to establish the Michael Crouch Family galleries, the Ainsworth Conservation laboratory, Maps rooms, Children’s Library and forthcoming Photography gallery.

**Knowledge and Experience**

To be successful in this role, you will have the following knowledge and experience:

- Demonstrated high level administrative experience
- Highly developed relationship management skills
- Significant experience maintaining a client base database (CRM)
- An interest in the cultural sector

For more information about the role and its requirements refer to the role description link below.

**How to apply**
- An up-to-date copy of your CV

Please keep your question responses to a maximum of 3 paragraphs.

**Target Questions**
- Describe a time when your communication and interpersonal skills helped in dealing with a difficult stakeholder. What was the situation? How did you deal with it? What was the outcome?
- Please provide an example of when you identified an opportunity to make improvements to a CRM database. What was the situation? How did you deal with it? What was the outcome?

Subject to current health orders, assessments may be administered online.

**Talent Pool**
Applicants not initially offered a role but have been assessed through the recruitment process as being suitable will be placed in the Talent Pool to fill future vacancies as they arise. Placement in the Talent Pool remains valid for 18 months.

**Am I eligible to apply?**
- an Australian citizen or
- a permanent resident of Australia, or
- a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or
- a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia for the period of temporary employment or if you are seeking ongoing employment you must hold a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia.

**Role Description (pdf)**
**Role Description (word)**
**NSW Public Sector Capability Framework**
**State Library Accessibility Guide

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