The Development Coordinator is responsible for the execution of the organisation’s fundraising strategy under the direction of the Development Manager. This includes assisting with strategic planning and acquisition of funding partners; delivery of hospitality and events, overseeing communications, and administrative tasks such as reporting and acquittal.

The role maintains a high level of internal and external communications, from internal departments to external sponsors, Government, corporate organisations, donors, and trusts and foundations. The Development Coordinator is required to work closely in Malthouse Theatre’s CRM, Tessitura, and possess a sound knowledge of financial administration and strategy in a development context.

This is a part-time (0.6) position based at Malthouse in Melbourne.

Selection Criteria

Essential

- Experience in an administrative, fundraising, membership, events, customer service, or similar role.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines and administrative tasks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with donors, patrons, artists, board members and other stakeholders.




- Experience maintaining accurate records and databases, ideally using a CRM or similar system.
- Robust attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy across data entry, correspondence, reporting and financial administration.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
- A commitment to providing excellent service and building positive relationships with donors, patrons and stakeholders.
- An interest in fundraising, philanthropy and relationship management.

Desirable

- Experience working in the arts, cultural, not-for-profit or philanthropic sectors.
- Experience supporting fundraising campaigns, donor events or stewardship activities.
- An understanding of fundraising and donor engagement practice.
- Experience with gift processing, receipting, reporting or financial administration.
- Experience using Tessitura or a similar CRM platform.

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To apply, please send a cover letter addressing the key section criteria and resume to ***********@malthousetheatre.com.au Applications close 5pm Mon, 16 NOV

📌 Selection Criteria (Melbourne)
🏢 The Malthouse Theatre
📍 Melbourne