Job Category: Philanthropy and Partnerships

Teach For Australia would like to acknowledge the many Traditional Custodians of the lands throughout Australia. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Australia's first peoples.

Teach For Australia's vision is an Australia where education gives every child greater choice for their future. The mission is to grow a community of leaders committed to equity for children and young people, by recruiting and developing exceptional people to teach and lead across Australian schools.

Teach For Australia provides:

Opportunity to work with an engaged community of educators - working to close the education gap

Flexible work environment – hybridwith no mandatory office days. There are requirements to attend work eventsand travel for this position.

Allowance and time off work for career development

Additionalday off for your birthdayand gifted end of year closure days

13% superannuation

Job Description

About Teach For Australia

Teach For Australia is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to addressing educational inequity. Through our programs and alumni network, we develop and support teachers and leaders committed to making a difference in the lives of students in disadvantaged communities. Joining TFA means being part of a passionate team working towards a vision of an Australia where all children have the opportunity to achieve their potential.

About the Role

The Philanthropy Manager (Trusts, Foundations & Companies) will drive Teach For Australia's (TFA)fundraising efforts across trusts, foundations and corporate partners.



Reporting to the Head of Philanthropyand working closely with the broader philanthropy team, this role will be pivotal in securing sustainablefunding to support TFA's mission of achieving educational equity. The Philanthropy Manager will developand implement fundraising strategies, cultivate and steward strategic relationships, develop compellingfunding proposals and reports, and build and manage a strong pipeline of new and renewed opportunities toachieve annual revenue targets.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

- Demonstrated experience in philanthropy or fundraising, with the ability to demonstrate how TeachFor Australia can reliably secure funding from philanthropic and corporate partners.
- Proven ability to develop and execute effective fundraising and relationship management strategies.
- A demonstrated track record of delivery.
- Familiarity with grant management processes and reporting requirements.
- Experience managing a portfolio of current and new donors and partners, including cultivation,solicitation, stewardship and relationship development.

For further details about the role,please findthePosition Description here. Please contact Matt Smith, Head of Philanthropy, with any questions regarding the role at [email protected] .

Pleasedon'tbe discouraged from applying if you do not meetevery requirementlisted above. If you have other skills, experiences, or perspectives that could add value,we'dlove to hear from you

At TeachForAustralia, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

📌 Philanthropy Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Teach For Australia
📍 Sydney