We're looking for someone who is organised, creative, adaptable and enjoys working with people as part of a small team.

You'll ideally bring:

Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating and delivering events, including managing logistics, suppliers and timelines.

Experience with social media, digital content creation and online platforms.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Confidence using digital tools, databases and Microsoft Office.

Excellent communication skills, initiative and attention to detail.

Experience in fundraising, CRM systems, Canva, Meta advertising, photography or videography will be highly regarded.

You don't need to be an expert in everything. We're looking for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative and is willing to learn.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Digital and Event Fundraising Officer

Part-Time Position .6FT (22.5 hours a week) or .8FT (30 hours a week)

ABOUT THE NRF

The Neurosurgical Research Foundation (NRF) was formed in 1963 and was the first of its kind in Australia. The objective of the Foundation is directed towards funding research into the cause, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease, injuries or malfunction of the brain, spine and nerves.

The NRF raises funds to support innovative research, helping researchers investigate better ways to diagnose, manage and treat conditions such as brain cancer, stroke, aneurysm, traumatic brain and spinal cord injury, epilepsy, neurofibromatosis and Parkinson's disease.

We are a small, dedicated team working closely with researchers, neurosurgeons, donors and the wider community to help drive discoveries that save and improve the lives of all adults and children impacted by neurosurgical conditions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Digital and Event Fundraising Officer you will manage digital fundraising campaigns across the NRF projects. You will provide specialist digital support and help to deliver exceptional fundraising results. In addition, your role will involve managing NRF events from planning to completion and supporting our Community Fundraisers.

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for a creative, organised and proactive team member who enjoys variety, working with people and bringing ideas to life.

You'll have practical experience in digital marketing, communications, events or fundraising, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and contribute to a small, collaborative team.

You don't need to be an expert in every area. We value initiative, adaptability, attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Position reports to the Executive Officer and also takes direction from the Senior Project Officer.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Your role will be to utilise your digital expertise to provide technical support to create and manage digital campaigns, working closely with the Senior Project Officer to optimise marketing materials.

1. SupporterHub CRM

Develop email campaigns and comms, including generating mailing lists and segments

Maintain accurate supporter and donation records including donation processing and database administration.

Generate management reports on a timely basis

Create Appeal, In Memoriam and Event pages

2.



Website - Maintain and update

3. Direct Mail - assist with content generation and mailout coordination

4. Maintain digital fundraising platforms and coordinate technical support with external providers as required.

EVENTS

1. Manage and attend all NRF Events inc: Grey May, AGM, Research Presentations, City To Bay, Gala Dinner and Golf Day.

3. Support community fundraisers with information, resources, and fundraising platform assistance and attend NRF community fundraiser events as required.

4. Assist with capturing photographs and video content at events and other NRF activities.

5. Manage and attend events on weekends and after hours as they happen. You will accrue time in lieu (TOIL) to be taken at a mutually convenient time.

SOCIAL MEDIA

1. Coordinated scheduling, day-to-day activity and engagement across the NRF social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

2. Develop marketing collateral utilising design software such as Canva or Adobe.

3. Assist with developing engaging digital content aligned with NRF's communications and fundraising objectives.

4. Develop video content for social media and website.

5. Track social media and content performance and contribute ideas for improvement.

TEAM AND PROJECT SUPPORT

1. Work closely with the Executive Officer and Senior Project Officer to deliver fundraising, marketing and communications activities consistent with NRF's brand and messaging.

2. Contribute ideas and improvements to campaigns, events and digital processes.

3. Provide general project and administrative support and engage professionally with supporters, researchers, surgeons, sponsors and community partners.

The responsibilities and specific duties as specified above may be altered in accordance with the changing requirements of the position.

EXPERIENCE

1. Strong, practical experience working within fundraising and implementing an assortment of campaigns.

2. Digital fundraising experience, or any experience within the digital landscape.

3. The successful candidate will be up for the challenge of working in a quick-paced environment, who’s comfortable juggling multiple campaigns and tasks and enjoys working collaboratively.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Out of hours work and travel will be required from time to time.

2. A satisfactory police check is essential

3. A current driver’s licence is essential

COMPETENCIES

1. Project management – Expertise in delivering campaigns on time and to a high-standard.

2. Event management – Expertise in planning, coordinating and managing high-quality events.

3. Technical experience – Experience in planning and executing digital campaigns across platforms including Facebook and Google. An understanding of basic data and trend analysis for digital campaigns, CRM and website maintenance.

4.



Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

5. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

6. Personable, calm, tenacious, resilient, proactive and persistent. Works well under pressure. Motivated by seeing results and huge sense of pride in what you do.

7. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team within a diverse and high-pressure environment.

8. Proven ability to utilise initiative, act with autonomy and flexibility to drive areas which require reform and review.

9. Computer literacy including MS Office, databases, CRM and email marketing platforms.

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Experience with CRM systems, particularly SupporterHub

2. Familiarity with Meta Business Suite, Meta Ads Manager and digital analytics.

3. Graphic design skills

4. Photography, videography or basic video editing skills.

5. Experience coordinating volunteers or community fundraising activities

FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS

Staff must follow and apply the following:

1. Core Behavioural Attributes

Provides solutions: Staff are expected to be creative, analytical, strategic and innovative thinkers

Takes the initiative and delivers results: Staff are expected to be decisive, persistent, and service focused

Is trusted, authentic and self-aware: Staff are expected to be accountable, creditable, adaptable and resilient

Communicates with impact: Staff are expected to have persuasive, influential and effective oral and communication skills

Leads and works well with others: Staff must have the ability to engage with diverse teams, empower others, provide motivation and support and foster strong teamwork

2. Health Safety & Injury Management

Implement relevant health and safety system requirements and injury management activities in their area of responsibility, considering legislative requirements and their own priorities.

Ensure that risk controls and injury management programs are effective in work environment.

Act where a need for improvement is identified.

Follow reasonable instructions, work procedures and practices to maintain the health and safety of yourself and others.

Report all identified work place hazards and incidents.

3. Performance Development and Management

Participate in the Foundation’s performance development and management process.

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📌 Digital and Event Fundraising Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 NeuroSurgical Research Foundation
📍 Adelaide