• Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)
• Ample opportunities for on-going training and development
• Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment
• Flexible work arrangements e.g. start / finish times
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation
• A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Lifestyle discounts with our community partners

• Develop and implement strategies for identifying potential major donors, including individuals, corporations, foundations and trusts;
• Conduct comprehensive research to evaluate a prospective donors’ financial capacity, philanthropic interests, giving history and affiliations, while identifying potential connections to the organisation for targeted engagement strategies;
• Prepare accurate, timely prospect information and profiles, tracking the development process and providing insights to support the Philanthropy Teams’ fundraising and acquisition activities.

• Oversee the collection, storage and use of donor-related data, optimising the prospect pipeline through regular reviews;
• Track and maintain a high level of accuracy, confidentiality and security in all data and reports to support acquisition and fundraising efforts;
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across the Garvan Research Foundation, ensuring effective communication and coordination;
• Develop reports that track the progress of a prospect’s journey, delivering actionable insights to your people leader and relevant fundraisers.

• Preparation of guest lists and management of event RSVPs;
• Facilitation of guest research prior to the event;
• Provide day-of event support to the Events and Office Senior Coordinator;
• Document and evaluate event outcomes and expenditure.

• Booking meeting rooms and coordinating calendar appointments;
• Providing meeting and tour support, including facilitating tea and coffee orders;
• Attend all major donor events and help with required tasks on the night;
• Handle ad-hoc requests for assistance from the Philanthropy Team and GRF Leadership; occasionally taking minutes during meetings, coordinating follow-up actions, and assisting with preparation of meeting agendas and presentations as needed.

• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail, with the ability to gather and report on large amounts of information in a timely and articulate manner;
• Tertiary qualifications or relevant work experience in a fundraising or not-for-profit environment a bonus but not a requirement;
• Familiarity with relational databases (Raiser's Edge desired but not essential), and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook);
• An understanding of high-net-worth populations, financial industry sectors and philanthropy;
• Can work effectively and independently with minimum supervision;
• Demonstrates good judgement in decision making and high level of professionalism;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (able to engage with internal/external stakeholders and high net worth individuals);
• Able to be flexible with time and prioritise urgent tasks accordingly;
• A flexible thinker that can modify their position depending on the circumstances.