Advisor, Equitable Philanthropy

Melbourne CBD (in office) | Full time | Reports to the CEO

About Equitable Philanthropy

Equitable Philanthropy is a corporate advisory firm for the for-purpose sector, working with charities and funders across Australia. Unlike most advisers in the sector, who work for one side of the philanthropic marketplace, we advise both. This gives our clients a rare, informed view of how funding decisions are actually made, and allows us to build stronger, more lasting partnerships between those who give and those who deliver impact.

Alongside our associated legal practice, EP Law, we deliver strategy, fundraising, governance and capability work to a standard expected by sophisticated boards, executives and philanthropists.

The opportunity

We are seeking an Advisor with a strong professional services background who wants to apply their skills to work with genuine social purpose. This role suits someone with at least three years’ experience at a Big Four or comparable consulting firm who is ready to take ownership of client relationships and is looking for a clear growth path toward Senior Advisor. You will manage a portfolio of clients independently, serving as their primary point of contact and trusted adviser, while working closely with the CEO and senior team on complex strategic engagements.

Key responsibilities

Client management sits at the heart of this role. You will own day-to-day relationships across a portfolio of charity and funder clients, understanding their organisational context, anticipating their needs and ensuring every engagement is delivered on time, on scope and to a consistently high standard. You will lead client meetings and workshops, manage expectations and scope with confidence,



and identify opportunities to deepen and extend relationships.

You will also produce high-quality advisory work, including fundraising strategies, cases for support, due diligence reports, funder scans, readiness assessments and grant applications, translating research and analysis into clear, persuasive recommendations. You will contribute to proposals and new business, support senior colleagues on larger strategic projects, and help strengthen Equitable Philanthropy’s methodologies, templates and internal knowledge.

About you

You will bring:

- A minimum of three years’ experience in a Big Four or tier-one consulting environment
- Demonstrated experience managing client relationships and stakeholders at senior levels
- Exceptional written communication, with the ability to produce polished, board-ready documents
- Strong structured thinking, research and analytical capability
- The judgement and confidence to manage multiple clients and priorities independently
- A genuine interest in philanthropy, the charity sector or social impact

Experience in the for-purpose sector is not necessary, just a passion to give back. We are more interested in your consulting discipline, client instincts and ambition to grow.

What we offer

This is an opportunity to join a growing firm at an exciting stage, working in office in the Melbourne CBD alongside a close-knit team, with direct exposure to leadership, meaningful client responsibility from day one and a defined pathway to Senior Advisor. You will work across a diverse portfolio of national charities, foundations and philanthropists, with a competitive remuneration package.

How to apply

- Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your consulting experience and why this role appeals to you. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

📌 Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Equitable Philanthropy
📍 Melbourne