We are looking for a passionate, collaborative and bold Head of Development & Fundraising who is interested in joining a leading NSW Government agency focused on creating a living future for the past so that our visitors can experience Sydney’s past as if they had lived it themselves.
The opportunity to work in a historic location – The Mint, Sydney CBD
What we do
Sydney Living Museums (SLM) cares for a group of 12 of the most important historic houses, gardens and museums in NSW on behalf of the people of NSW.
Our commitment to our audience is to maintain the museums, landscapes and collections with integrity whilst presenting the narrative of each in contemporary, compelling and relevant ways.
Our purpose is to enrich and revitalise people’s lives with Sydney’s living history, and to hand the precious places in our care and their collections on to future generations to enjoy.
What you’ll do with us
This role provides strategic direction and leadership in the development of Sydney Living Museums’ fundraising strategy connecting with a broad array of donors through both traditional and contemporary development methods required to develop sustained stewardship, support and revenue generation.
What else you need to know
Sydney Living Museums (SLM) is committed to providing a flexible and inclusive workplace culture that values and supports diversity and inclusion. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnic background or ability. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disability, the LGBTIQ+ communities, from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, and, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
To be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role. All successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check with NSW Police.
If you are speech or hearing impaired, have access requirements that require reasonable adjustment in the assessment process, or require access to information about this vacancy in a different format, please call the Head of Human Resources on 02 8239 2366.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 12 months.
What the essential requirements of the role are:
- Tertiary qualification and/or significant relevant demonstrated experience in advancement & fundraising or another relevant business field.
- Experience in securing revenue from a variety of sources including, corporates, foundations, grants, donors in a cultural space.
- Current NSW Driver’s licence.
