Philanthropy Support Officer

3 days ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Ballarat Foundation Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Join us in a newly created role strengthening community connections, enhancing donor relationships, and increasing our capacity to deliver meaningful impact across the region

The Ballarat Foundation is growing — and we're excited to announce a new opportunity to join our expanding team as a Philanthropy Support Officer.

About the Role

As the Philanthropy Support Officer, you'll play a key role in supporting the Foundation's philanthropic and grant-making activities. Working closely with the Donor Engagement and Development Lead and broader team, you'll ensure our donors, partners and grant recipients receive an exceptional experience — from first contact to final report.

Your days will be diverse and rewarding — supporting donor campaigns, managing grants administration, and helping deliver events that inspire giving back to Ballarat.

This position is part time (0.4FTE) with 12% super and generous salary packaging benefits. Flexible working arrangements to be negotiated with the right candidate.

About You

Do you have what it takes? Your application should include a cover letter providing examples of:

  • Your previous customer relationship management successes including your use of digital platforms

  • Your experience in donor or grant-making program administration or similar fields

  • Previous examples of how you have engaged with clients or customers through digital, social media or events

  • Your exceptional time management and organisational skills

  • When you have used your verbal or written communication skills to influence others

  • How you work autonomously yet also collaboratively as part of a team

  • What motivates you about community impact and values-driven work.

Experience in philanthropy, fundraising, grants administration or not-for-profit operations is advantageous, but we also welcome applications from candidates with strong administrative and relationship management skills seeking to grow their career in the for-purpose sector.

Why Join Us?

You will be a vital cog within a team which is committed to, and aligned with, its values. You will be supported to achieve business and personal goals, and your work will be varied, challenging and rewarding.

  • Be part of a growing organisation making real change in the Ballarat community.

  • Work with a passionate, supportive and collaborative team.

  • Enjoy meaningful work in a role that offers variety, development and impact.

  • Flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.

Ballarat Foundation United Way Inc is a DGR1 status, not-for-profit public benevolent institution which had its genesis in Ballarat more than 40 years ago. It is the primary entity of the Ballarat Foundation.

How to Apply

For a confidential conversation regarding this role please contact Lucy Ibrahim, Donor Engagement and Development Lead:

Applications close: 6pm, Sunday 23 November 2025

To apply, please lodge an application via SEEK. A position description is available at

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted by December 1, 2025.

The Ballarat Foundation proudly supports diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences who share our passion for community impact and philanthropy.

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