Manager – Philanthropy

Position summary

The Manager will lead the Centre's engagement with philanthropy to drive funding growth and support programs that improve outcomes for children, young people, and families. This role oversees our philanthropic funders network, actively seeks new opportunities to connect with philanthropic partners, and contributes to grant writing and funding proposals. The Manager plays a key role in delivering the Centre's strategic goals by managing a portfolio of relationships, fostering long-term philanthropic partnerships, identifying new funding opportunities, and leading their successful execution.

About us

As the leader and peak body in child and family services in Tasmania and Victoria, the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare proudly represents over 150 organisations, spanning the entire sector from proactive prevention and early intervention to the critical provision of out-of-home care.

We support organisations and individuals dedicated to advancing child wellbeing, implementing early intervention strategies, and delivering quality out-of-home care services for children and families across Victoria and Tasmania.

Every team member at the Centre is part of the leading force in Tasmania and Victoria's child and family services sector. We engage in meaningful work that directly impacts communities across both states.

With a proud and rich history, our work extends beyond advocacy. Whether you're passionate about driving policy change, shaping professional standards, or directly supporting frontline services, there's a place for you to grow and thrive with us.

The Centre cultivates a diverse and inclusive workplace committed to our team member's health, wellbeing and cultural safety. We believe diversity strengthens our teams, services, and organisations.

We encourage applicants of any background, culture, gender identity, and experience to join us.

Children, Young People and Families Philanthropic Network – Role and Purpose

The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare (the Centre) leads, facilitates and manages the Children, Young People and Families Philanthropic Network (the Philanthropic Network) as part of its commitment to strengthen the child and family services sector and to amplifier the voice of and advance outcomes for vulnerable children, young people and their families.

Work type: Full Time (1.0FTE) (0.8FTE negotiable)

Term: 12 month contract (continuation subject to funding)

Location: Hybrid work plan – home & Melbourne CBD office

Salary package: $108,000 – $120,000 range per annum, (salary commensurate with experience) & pro rata -if applicable) + regulated super contributions (12%) + tax reducing salary packaging

Key Selection Criteria

The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate their ability to meet the following criteria:

Essential

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Proven experience in effectively presenting ideas, project outcomes, and funding proposals to a variety of stakeholders, including funders, internal teams, and external partners, with an ability to engage and influence.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in pursuit of shared goals, fostering collaboration and open communication. Shows respect for diverse perspectives, supports team members, and adapts to different working styles to contribute to a positive and productive team environment.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple programs and funding streams.

Desirable

• Desirable experience working in community support, advocacy, or peak body organisations, with a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities in these fields.

• Knowledge of program design and delivery, particularly within advocacy or child/family services sectors, with an emphasis on developing effective strategies that achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications and requirements

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/ training.

• Familiarity with CRM or grants management systems.

As part of the Centre's commitment to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children employees are required to adhere to our Child Safe practices and policies. The successful applicant will require a current Working with Children Check and will be required to complete a national police check.

Benefits of working at the Centre

• Up to three days additional leave (pro rata) over Christmas/New Year period
• Family friendly flexible working arrangements
• A flexible hybrid work-from-home arrangement
• Paid parental/carer/study leave
• Individual annual budget for training and professional development
• A supportive and positive work environment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Attractive not-for-profit salary packaging (this boosts your income by reducing the amount of tax you pay), with additional Meal/Holiday accommodation benefit

To apply

If you feel this role is right for you, please provide the following:

• Your resume

• A brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role and experience

• Responses to how you meet the Eligibility Criteria, including short examples

Please collate these into one (1) document for upload.

Recruitment proceedings will commence immediately and applications to be reviewed on a rolling-basis as we would like to appoint as soon as possible. The role will close once we find the right candidate.

If you would like to learn more about the role, please reach out for a confidential chat with Imogen Gerraty )

A position description outlining all responsibilities is attached.