Chief Executive Officer

Mary's House Services – domestic and family violence services and refuge – lower north shore

Mary's House Services is increasing its capacity to provide support to women and children impacted by domestic and family violence, because demand continues to grow for our life-saving services. To achieve strategic goals for growth – including more accommodation for clients, and more expert caseworker support – a new fundraising and communications role has been developed. This role reports to the Philanthropy Manager.

The Fundraising and Communications Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to grow and sustain income from two segments of our supporters: trusts and foundations, and a segment of our donor community.

The Manager is also responsible for leading and delivering external communications to inform, inspire, and connect with our supporter community as well as responsible for collaborating with client service managers to deliver communications for clients and service partners.

You

• want to be part of transforming the lives and futures of women and children who have experienced domestic or family violence and abuse
• have high level interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a warm and friendly disposition
• want to work around the lower north shore of Sydney
• want to work with committed, passionate colleagues in a friendly and fun work environment where staff wellbeing is a priority

Your skills

We are looking for someone who ticks the boxes above and has the experience and motivation to work in collaboration with the Philanthropy Manager to ensure excellence in communications and increases in philanthropic income. And you have:

• highly developed interpersonal communication skills, with a high attention to detail and accuracy
• experience in grant or bid writing and reporting, or similar
• experience and expertise in marketing and/or communications
• demonstrated ability to mentor, supervise and guide team members
• understanding of the local philanthropic landscape and experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies
• proficiency in use of donor databases and CRM systems.
• familiarity with digital fundraising tools and platforms.

Experience working in a not-for-profit organisation or community-based organisation is not essential but will be highly regarded.

About Mary's House Services and the role

This is a permanent position. You will be reporting to the Philanthropy Manager. This role also has supervisory responsibility for the Community Engagement Coordinator and Database Coordinator.

Mary's House Services is a wonderful example of what a community can achieve when it identifies a gap in services and an urgent need for community support. We are a grass roots organisation, providing quality services for women and children who have experienced domestic or family abuse. We offer safety, hope, and empowerment for women and children to rebuild their lives.

Established in 2016 as an independent not-for-profit, we innovate to provide support services in response to community needs. Through Mary's House refuge, the community programs, and other services, we offer professional support, accommodation, case management services and therapeutic groups to women, while they navigate options before, during and after leaving an abusive relationship.

Benefits of working at Mary's House

• your wellbeing is a priority
• work on the lower North Shore of Sydney
• additional leave at Christmas
• NFP salary packaging – increases your take home pay
• work with colleagues who value respect, compassion, generosity, hope and safety
• you will be part of an organisation supported by a generous community of local supporters

How to apply or find out more

Please call to speak to the Philanthropy Manager, Janine Wood, on to discuss your interest in this role. Enquiries will be answered promptly and be kept confidential. If you prefer to simply apply now, please check our featured job on Ethical Jobs.

To be considered: please send your detailed resume, and a maximum two-page cover letter. Your cover letter must address the Essential skills and experience listed in the position description for your application to be considered.

Applications must be submitted to . Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide two professional referees. We will interview suitable candidates progressively. However, we know your time is valuable, so before applying, please email to check the role is still open.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. People who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have a disability and fulfil the essential skills and experience requirements, you are also strongly encouraged to apply.

As a provider of services to women and children impacted by domestic and family violence, this position is only open to applicants who identify as women. Mary's House Services considers identifying as a woman to be a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s.31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

The preferred applicant must undergo a Working with Children and National Police Records Check as a requirement of ongoing employment with Mary's House Services.