Job Description
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An exciting opportunity is available for a
PhilanthropyCampaign
Director
to join the
Public Affairs team
at Burnet!
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The Philanthropy Campaign Director is a critical
strategicleadership
role established to build the long-term philanthropic capacityneeded to deliver on Burnet Institute's purpose. Reporting to the Executive GMPhilanthropy & Supporter Engagement, you will lead the design and deliveryof Burnet's comprehensive fundraising campaigns and drive new
philanthropicgrowth
through principal and major gift relationships with national andinternational supporters.
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In this role, you will hold a personal portfolio ofprincipal gift prospects while leading the Campaign and Principal Gifts team tobuild a sustainable philanthropy pipeline, secure recent transformational giftsand deliver ambitious campaign targets aligned to the Burnet **** Strategy.
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You will also:
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Leadthe development and execution of Burnet's comprehensive campaign plan,including campaign phases, targets, key milestones, deliverables andbudget.
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Personallymanage a portfolio of principal and lead gift prospects, leading
theiridentification,
cultivation, solicitation, negotiation and stewardship.
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Drivethe identification and engagement of new high-value donors across nationaland international markets and strengthen Burnet's philanthropy pipeline.
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Buildand support campaign volunteer leadership and work closely with the CEO,Board, Executive, researchers and senior leaders to enable effective donorengagement and solicitation.
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Lead,develop and coach the Campaign and Principal Gifts team, fostering ahigh-performance and outcomes-focused culture.
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Refer to the attached
position description
for full details.This is a
full-time, ongoing
position. The role offers flexible
workingarrangements.
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Let's talk about you
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The following criteria are essential requirements:
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Principaland major gift success:
Proven success in developing new business andbuilding a strong pipeline that has secured principal and major gifts.
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Campaignleadership:
A strategic thinker with proven experience leading andproject managing fundraising campaigns or equivalent growth initiatives.
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Teamleadership:
Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
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Experiencein complex or matrixed organisations:
Demonstrated experience buildingalignment across senior leaders, specialist teams and
operationalfunctions
to progress priorities and achieve campaign outcomes.
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Relationshipbuilding
and senior stakeholder influence:
Demonstrated abilitytobuild trusted relationships, influence effectively and operate withcredibility at senior levels, including with donors, executives andpartners.
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Volunteerand executive engagement:
Demonstrated experience recruiting, briefingand supporting senior volunteers, Board members and executives insolicitation roles.
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CRM,financial management and forecasting capability:
Demonstrated abilityto use CRM data and reporting to maintain accurate pipeline
information,produce
reliable revenue forecasts, and manage campaign budgets andfinancial performance against targets.
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The following is
preferable/desirable
but not essential:
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Experiencein
health, research or not-for-profit fundraising
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The Burnet experience..
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We want you to have a successful and meaningful career atBurnet and are committed to providing a supportive workplace environment forall our people. You will be part of a collaborative culture where
progressiveleadership,
innovation, respect, and excellence are valued. Join a team oftalented individuals who are passionate about what they do – achieving a moreequitable world through better health.
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We offer:
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Amonthly accrued day off for full-time staff
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Studyleave
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Flexibleworking arrangements
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Generoussalary packaging
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Opportunitiesfor career and professional development
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Who are we?
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Burnet Institute is a leading Australian, unaligned,not-for-profit organisation passionate about social justice, equality andevidence-based research.
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Burnet Institute brings together a highly diverse skillbase,



with more than 600 staff and students working across cutting-edgeresearch and projects to address some of the most relevant global healthissues. Institute-wide interdisciplinary health programs
DiseaseElimination,
Health Security and Pandemic Preparedness, and Women's, Children'sand Adolescents' Health
are at the heart of our daily decision making.Harnessing our international and local field presence, our laboratories, andour mixed development and research cultures drives a greater focus on the mostrelevant health issues and achieves a greater impact as a result.
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Whilst our headquarters is in Melbourne, Australia, we alsohave offices in Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and Myanmar and are actively involvedin research and public health programs throughout Australia, the Asia-Pacificregion and Africa. Burnet is the only unaligned organisation in Australia thathas dual accreditation with both the Australian National Health and MedicalResearch Council (NHMRC) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade(DFAT).
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Bring your whole self to work
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At Burnet, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Wewant our people to feel like they belong and are free to be themselves at work.We have an active Gender Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (GEDI) Council thatworks to promote and improve gender equity, diversity and inclusion across theInstitute, by developing and implementing strategies informed by both nationaland international best practice and staff input. Burnet holds an Athena SWANInstitutional Bronze Award from Science in Gender Equity (SAGE).
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If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or accessrequirement at any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let usknow by emailing
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Applications close at 11:59pm AEST on Sunday, 11 Oct ****
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As part of our commitment to gender equity, we haveincluded a question in the application process on gender. This will allow us tomonitor and report on gender in relation to our recruitment process.
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Burnet is a child safe organisation. The
successfulapplicant
will be required to apply for a National Police Check and/or Workingwith Children Check. Current Australian working rights are required for allapplicants.
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From a validated medical research institute in Australia
Take your next step towards an exciting career.n
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📌 Campaign Director (Melbourne)
🏢 Burnet Institute
📍 Melbourne