Work Type: Full TimeLocation: Belrose, on Sydney’s leafy northern beachesHouse with No Steps (HWNS) is a leading provider of disability services in Australia, we are dedicated to human rights and to ensuring individuals with a disability have greater choice, control, and freedom over their lives. Our Organisational Purpose is to help people with a disability live a great life. As Fundraising Officer, you will be integral to the success of our services by delivering on the Fundraising Team’s Purpose: To inspire and involve Australians to help people with a disability live a great life, not an ordinary one. This role has responsibility for the Community Fundraising, Events and Corporate Volunteering portfolios, and assists the Appeals & Future Planning Manager in driving donations through quarterly fundraising appeals (mainly direct marketing) and generating gifts in Wills.You’ll recognise the right of people with disabilities to inclusion, participation and self-determination, and your personal values will align with those of House with No Steps (HWNS) and will be demonstrated on a daily basis.The position reports directly to the Fundraising Manager for Community Fundraising, Events and Corporate Volunteering, and to the Appeals & Future Planning Manager for Appeals and Future Planning. To be considered for this role, applicants are asked to address the selection criteria listed below in their application letter – resumes only will not be accepted.EssentialA self-motivated and committed professional, with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and a genuinely inclusive collaborative approachWell-developed people skills, including the ability to work cooperatively with other team members including supported employeesDemonstrated excellent communication skills including ability to present to, inspire and motivate othersExcellent organisation, time management and financial skills, and a strong attention to detailConfident working across multiple projects with autonomy, reporting and delivering on budget, while also comfortable working to managerial directiveAbility to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organisational outcomesClear understanding of the importance of customer service/ donor stewardshipSensitivity to the issues associated with the provision of human services in the non-government/ ‘for purpose’ sectorAbility to show initiative and achieve objectivesStrong Microsoft Office Skills (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)Experience working with a CRM/ supporter database (preferably Raiser’s Edge)Adherence to HWNS Code of Conduct at all timesA relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experienceDesirableExperience in the fundraising industry, including sound knowledge of fundraising practices that maximise results – especially in the areas of community fundraising and direct marketingExperience dealing with people with a disabilityCurrent driver’s licensePosition Description: Fundraising OfficerHow to applyClick the ‘apply now’ button and upload a cover letter addressing the above position criteria and a current resume outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.Shortlisted applications will be required to undergo pre-employment and criminal history checksApplications close: 30th May 2018Contact usFurther enquiries please contact:Name: HR SydneyEmail: hrsydney@hwns.com.au Position Description Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches

Fundraising Officer - Belrose, NSW

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Belrose, on Sydney’s leafy northern beaches

House with No Steps (HWNS) is a leading provider of disability services in Australia, we are dedicated to human rights and to ensuring individuals with a disability have greater choice, control, and freedom over their lives. Our Organisational Purpose is to help people with a disability live a great life.


As Fundraising Officer, you will be integral to the success of our services by delivering on the Fundraising Team’s Purpose: To inspire and involve Australians to help people with a disability live a great life, not an ordinary one. This role has responsibility for the Community Fundraising, Events and Corporate Volunteering portfolios, and assists the Appeals & Future Planning Manager in driving donations through quarterly fundraising appeals (mainly direct marketing) and generating gifts in Wills.

You’ll recognise the right of people with disabilities to inclusion, participation and self-determination, and your personal values will align with those of House with No Steps (HWNS) and will be demonstrated on a daily basis.

The position reports directly to the Fundraising Manager for Community Fundraising, Events and Corporate Volunteering, and to the Appeals & Future Planning Manager for Appeals and Future Planning.


To be considered for this role, applicants are asked to address the selection criteria listed below in their application letter – resumes only will not be accepted.

Essential

  • A self-motivated and committed professional, with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and a genuinely inclusive collaborative approach

  • Well-developed people skills, including the ability to work cooperatively with other team members including supported employees
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills including ability to present to, inspire and motivate others

  • Excellent organisation, time management and financial skills, and a strong attention to detail

  • Confident working across multiple projects with autonomy, reporting and delivering on budget, while also comfortable working to managerial directive

  • Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organisational outcomes

  • Clear understanding of the importance of customer service/ donor stewardship

  • Sensitivity to the issues associated with the provision of human services in the non-government/ ‘for purpose’ sector

  • Ability to show initiative and achieve objectives

  • Strong Microsoft Office Skills (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

  • Experience working with a CRM/ supporter database (preferably Raiser’s Edge)

  • Adherence to HWNS Code of Conduct at all times

  • A relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Experience in the fundraising industry, including sound knowledge of fundraising practices that maximise results – especially in the areas of community fundraising and direct marketing

  • Experience dealing with people with a disability

  • Current driver’s license

Position Description: Fundraising Officer

How to apply

Click the ‘apply now’ button and upload a cover letter addressing the above position criteria and a current resume outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.

Shortlisted applications will be required to undergo pre-employment and criminal history checks

Applications close: 30th May 2018

Contact us

Further enquiries please contact:

Name: HR Sydney

Email: hrsydney@hwns.com.au

House with No Steps is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. Including; people with disability, young and mature age candidates, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and applicants from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Only Australian citizens, permanent residents or those with working rights in Australia are eligible to apply.

Successful applications will be subjected to Pre-Employment and Criminal History Checks.