The Development, Marketing, Communication and Commercial team is seeking an experienced Development and Events Manager to assist in building and delivering an ambitious fundraising program (which includes Philanthropy, Corporate Partnerships and Bequests) with a particular focus on the Centenary of Old Parliament House in 2027. This position also oversees a range of partnership events.

The Events and Development Manager is responsible for leading the planning, delivery and evaluation of fundraising, stakeholder engagement and partnership events that advance MoAD’s strategic objectives, build community support and generate philanthropic, sponsorship and commercial outcomes. The role combines fundraising expertise, relationship management and event management expertise to strengthen the MoAD’s profile, partnerships and financial sustainability.

This role reports to the Head Development, Marketing, Communication and Commercial and supervises two staff members, the Development Coordinator and the Events Coordinator. This role works across the organisation and works closely with team members within the section.

The key duties of the position include:

Under the direction of the Head of Development, Marketing, Communication and Commercial the Development and Events manager will be required to:

1. Develop and deliver strategic events and development initiatives that support the institution’s fundraising, engagement and organisational objectives.
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Lead the planning and delivery of high-quality events that enhance audience engagement, stakeholder relationships and the institution’s reputation.
3. Build and manage donor relationships to increase philanthropic support and contribute to fundraising targets.
4. Develop and maintain sponsorships and partnerships that generate revenue and support organisational priorities.
5. Foster solid relationships with donors, sponsors, government, community and cultural sector stakeholders.
6. Manage budgets, resources and projects to ensure activities are delivered efficiently and achieve agreed outcomes.
7. Lead and collaborate with staff and stakeholders to deliver integrated, high-quality events and development programs.

Eligibility To be eligible for this position at MoAD, applicants must:

- be an Australian Citizen; and
- have a security clearance or be willing to undertake the process to obtain a baseline clearance (after commencement).
- be willing to provide identity documents and undergo an identity pre-employment check through a Document Verification Service, if you are deemed to be the successful candidate.

Notes

This is an ongoing opportunity.

Suitable candidates may be placed in a merit pool from this selection process and the pool may be used to fill similar ongoing or non-ongoing roles. Non-ongoing vacancies filled from a merit pool may be offered as a specified term

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