This is an exceptional opportunity to join the international mission agency of the Catholic Church in Australia, which supports children, communities and church leaders both in Australia and overseas.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Philanthropy Manager in Community Engagement, this position requires someone who has a passion for making a difference, by harnessing the generosity and philanthropy of others. The role would ideally suit a person with fundraising experience in Major Gifts or Gifts in Wills or a person who is used to working in areas such as sales and marketing, who is comfortable with talking to people about money and stewardship, who celebrates the power of partnership and collaboration and who can think outside the box.

Your primary responsibility is to partner with new and existing supporters to help in increasing Catholic Mission’s total income from major donations and bequests in a manner consistent with our organisation’s values. You will be working remotely within a large Community Engagement team across the country.  You will be involved in the work of all fundraising activities, including parish appeals, fundraising and networking events and the various activities that occur during World Mission Month in October.

ABOUT YOU

You will be eligible to work in Australia, have your driver’s licence, and be willing to travel throughout Queensland. You will adapt to dynamic circumstances quickly and respond with energy. Your fundraising knowledge, interpersonal skills, and written and verbal communication skills will be excellent, and you will be able to present and deliver information confidently to a range of stakeholders, including donors of all ages, community leaders and representatives from local businesses. Other desirable qualities will include experience working with diverse groups of people in the community, international travel experience, and previous experience of living and/or working in a developing country.

AS PART OF THE TEAM

• You will have the opportunity to be mentored by and work collaboratively with experienced fundraisers.
• You will get to participate in professional development and networking opportunities for fundraisers.
• You will have access to flexible working arrangements with hybrid office/WFH options and time-in-lieu.
• You will enjoy a caring and supportive environment – both within our team and the organisation.
• You will receive extra holiday breaks.
• You will have access to EAP.

ABOUT CATHOLIC MISSION

Catholic Mission comprises the four Pontifical Mission Societies, which locally and globally answer the call to love God and to love our neighbour, works to establish the Reign of God through building communities of missionary disciples who share their faith by proclaiming the Word, supports Church communities and people in need, acts for justice and creation, and through the Society of the Holy Childhood, adopts child-focused, community-based development programs.

NEXT STEPS

For a peek into Catholic Mission and its work, please refer to: https://youtu.be/gOK5JiZaeN0

To apply, send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on an immediate basis. Applicants without Australian employment eligibility will not be considered.

Please note:

• The successful applicant is subject to a National Criminal History Check and a Working with Children
• Only those selected for an interview will be contacted, usually within two weeks of the closing date.