Job Description
The opportunity
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This is an opportunity for an experienced Senior Philanthropy Executive to use your philanthropy, fundraising and relationship-building expertise to secure significant investment from trusts, foundations, government departments and philanthropic organisations - funding initiatives that can change lives and create better opportunities for the Autistic community for generations to come.
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This is a full time, 18-month maternity cover contract concluding April ****.
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Reporting to the Relationship and Philanthropy Manager, you'll play a key role in growing Aspect's Trusts & Foundations portfolio and developing sustainable philanthropic income aligned to our strategic priorities.
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You'll take ownership of the full grants lifecycle — from researching and identifying the right funding opportunities, through to developing compelling cases for support, writing high-quality applications, managing submissions, reporting on outcomes and building long-term relationships with funders.
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You'll work across Aspect with colleagues in education, adult services, Autism-Friendly, research, marketing, finance and fundraising to understand the impact of our work and translate it into compelling funding opportunities.
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This is more than grant writing.
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It's about understanding what matters to funders, connecting that with Aspect's strategic priorities, and building partnerships that enable us to do more.
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About you
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You're an experienced philanthropy or fundraising professional who knows how to turn an opportunity into a compelling proposition — and a proposition into sustainable funding.
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You'll bring:
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5+ years' experience in philanthropy,



Trusts & Foundations, major giving, grant writing or relationship management.
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Strong knowledge of the philanthropic landscape, including current trends, best practice and emerging funding opportunities.
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A proven track record of generating, retaining and growing income through strong, long‐term relationships.
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Exceptional written communication skills and the ability to develop compelling proposals, presentations and cases for support.
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Strong stakeholder management, influencing and relationship‐building skills, with the confidence to work across a complex organisation.
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Strong project management skills, with the ability to take projects from concept through to delivery while coordinating multiple stakeholders.
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Commercial and strategic acumen, with the ability to understand organisational priorities and translate them into compelling funding opportunities.
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Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
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Experience working with CRM and relationship management systems, preferably Salesforce.
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business,
Marketing/Communications,
Philanthropy/Fundraising,
Commerce or a related discipline are desirable.
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A genuine passion for social change and the disability sector.
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At Aspect,



you'll be part of an organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of autistic people and their families. You'll have the opportunity to use your philanthropy expertise to help fund work that has a lasting impact - while working alongside passionate people committed to creating a more inclusive world.
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We're curious, courageous, collaborative and caring. We challenge the status quo, speak up, work together and treat people with kindness, understanding and respect.
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We offer:
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Professional learning opportunities for career advancement
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Salary packaging options to increase your take‐home pay
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Hybrid working arrangements, with flexibility between office and home/remote working
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Modern workspace with end‐of‐trip facilities, on the doorstep of Chatswood train and metro station, dining and retail outlets
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Employee referral incentives
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Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Beny
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Our commitment to inclusion
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Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong.
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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply.
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We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes and are happy to individualise these.
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📌 Senior Philanthropy Executive (New South Wales)
🏢 Autism Spectrum Australia
📍 New South Wales