Foundation Manager

Job Description

The Australian National Maritime Museum is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Foundation Manager to join our Partnerships team in this full-time, ongoing APS Level 6 position.As one of Sydney’s most visited museums, the Australian National Maritime Museum shares our national maritime story across Australia and the world, online, onsite and through research, presentations and travelling exhibitions, and provides must-visit museum experiences that delight and inspire.We connect our visitors with the oceans and waterways that are the heartbeat of who we are. From deep time to modern Australian and beyond, we explore our past, our present and future as an island nation shaped by sea, offering a sustainable and cohesive vision for the future.The Museum welcomes over 2.5 million local, interstate and international visitors annually, and is supported by a thriving and passionate staff, membership, volunteer and education base. Find out more at sea.museum.The Foundation Manager will work to support the Foundation and guide the delivery of the Museum’s strategic objectives in relation to private giving, donor development and bequests.Our ideal candidate will be someone who has the skills, experience and the enthusiasm to cultivate, steward, and strengthen the Museum’s philanthropic work and relationships, building the donor base and identifying and engaging donors through a regular program of events and activities. They will also look for opportunities to promote the benefits of giving, and of leaving a bequest to the Museum and build and maintain strategic relationships to increase the profile of the Museum and philanthropic support generally.Please note: This recruitment process is intended to fill both current and future vacancies. While the position on offer is ongoing, a merit pool of suitable applicants may be established to fill similar ongoing and non-ongoing positions within the next 18 months. Key Accountabilities Under limited direction, this position is responsible for delivering the following functions: Selection Criteria Experience in the philanthropic cultural sector and in-depth knowledge of the museum and gallery sector including knowledge of contemporary issues, legislation and standards affecting the Australian cultural landscape. Demonstrated experience in donor, membership and event management and customer relationships within a contemporary cultural landscape. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and strategically with a diverse stakeholder and donor base to build support to achieve outcomes. Proven ability to initiate high-level reports and correspondence. High-level negotiation presentation and influencing skills. Demonstrated experience in building and sustaining relationships and liaising with a range of stakeholders, including colleagues, other multidisciplinary teams, donors and patrons and culturally & linguistically diverse communities. Knowledge and experience in Salesforce database management and analysis, including data collection and financial analysis. Qualifications and/or relevant experience required Desirable: When applying via our online e-recruitment system, please provide a written application addressing each Selection Criteria. Your current resume is also to be included in your application.In addition to an application and your resume, the assessment process for this position may also include an interview and referee reports.Applications Close: 11:30pm AEDT, Tuesday, 18 February 2025. No Applications will be accepted by mail or email. Selection for this position will be made on the basis of relative merit which will be assessed against each item of the selection criteria. Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered for short listing by the Selection Committee. As part of the selection process the selection committee may invite candidates to undertake psychometric tests; you should advise the selection committee if you have any special needs. Psychometric tests may be used as the initial short-listing test or later in the selection process. Some tests are very short while others may take one or more hours.This position is open to all eligible members of the community, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from every cultural and linguistic background. To be an eligible member of the community, you must be an Australian citizen. Applications may be accepted from Australian permanent residents who are in the process of acquiring Australian citizenship. All employees will be required to satisfactorily complete an Australian Federal Police National Police Check and obtain and maintain a Working with Children Check registration.How to apply: Start your application by clicking the "begin" button. #J-18808-Ljbffr