Communications Officer

**DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (FUNDRAISING)**

**AURORA EDUCATION FOUNDATION**
- **Work Type: Hybrid, 2 days in the office and 3 days WFH**:

- **Employment type: Full-time**:

- **Salary: $70,000 to $80,000+ NFP Salary Packaging + Superannuation**

**About Us**:
Aurora’s vision is a society in which Australia’s First Peoples determine their aspirations through education and life-long learning, shaping a new future for our country.

Our mission is to inspire First Peoples in their education journey and connect them with educational and career opportunities that enable them to realise their potential.

At Aurora, we're on an exciting growth trajectory, intensifying our impact and expanding our horizons. To fulfil our mission, we're broadening our team with individuals eager to contribute to our vision, strategy and purpose-driven culture. Below is the outline of one such opportunity awaiting your expertise. However, we encourage you to explore all newly created job positions to find the one that best aligns with your career aspirations, capabilities, and passions.

Aurora is an Indigenous organisation registered in Supply Nation and won the Australian Employer of Choice Award 2023-2024.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES_
- Meeting coordination, scheduling, agenda creation and minute-taking
- Operational support for the Aurora website
- Financial administration i.e invoice creation/coding, issuing receipts, processing pledge forms
- Event coordination
- Responsible for updating CRM database and records, including but not limited to:

- Managing and maintaining accurate supporter records
- Grant scheduling including timelines for renewals, reporting and other deadlines
- Contract administration support
- Moves management
- Assist the Head of Advancement and team members with the creation of donor briefs, talking points, and other content for use by Development team
- Produce fundraising collateral in collaboration with the Development Managers, including brochures, flyers, digital advertising, presentations and more
- Work closely with Development Managers and Head of Development to support the development of funding opportunities, including
- Application content
- Coordinator of funder reports
- Tracking Moves Management in CRM
- Support Development and Marketing Manager to source, schedule and post social media content to promote Aurora’s brand, fundraise and highlight events/other activities

**Why you’ll love working with us**:

- Work with Purpose: Be part of a mission that matters, transforming lives and communities by empowering future Indigenous leaders through education and opportunity.
- Grow and Thrive: Enjoy comprehensive development opportunities, including paid training, access to LinkedIn Learning, accredited courses, and an educational allowance. Be inspired by leadership dedicated to your growth and success.
- Inclusive Culture: Embrace a work environment founded on diversity, inclusion, cultural safety, and psychological safety where everyone is valued and belongs.
- Work-Life Harmony: Benefit from our hybrid work model - 3 days working from home, ‘No Meetings Fridays,’ and wellness activations, all designed to enhance your work-life balance and wellbeing.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Take advantage of extensive leave options (e.g., parental leave, study leave, cultural leave, among others), and salary packaging allowing you to claim up to $18,549 annually in tax savings to enhance your financial and personal well-being.

**About you**:

- Passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people
- Be a leader who prioritises purpose and people and is dedicated to achieving excellence, promoting well-being, and fostering personal and professional growth.
- Prior experience working in partnerships, sponsorship or fundraising for a brand, agency, or charity in the Not-For-Profit sector.
- Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, organisations, histories, and the strengths and issues facing Indigenous people in Australia in meeting their aspirations
- Promote cultural, psychological, and child safety and encourage an inclusive and supportive environment.
- Experience with CRM platforms such as Dynamics, Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge and/or other fundraising-related software.
- Experience using Microsoft suite of programs
- If you’re a high achiever driven by the desire to make a significant impact, let’s connect. Together, we can create pathways that allow every individual’s potential to be realised. Join us in this vital, fulfilling work and be part of a legacy of change and growth.

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