About FIA

Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) is the national peak body representing professional fundraising in Australia. FIA advances ethical, best practice fundraising through the self-regulatory standard the FIA Code for Professional Fundraising and through fundraising training and education. FIA advocates for the charitable fundraising sector on behalf of its members and their interests. 

The role

As a training institute the role of Manager, Professional Education a critical and exciting role for FIA. Reporting to the FIA CEO, it is the manager of our highly-regarded training and education program and the visionary project leader for our exciting new phase in the development of continuing professional development requirements for members.  

Key areas of responsibility

• Manage the development of professional education courses, along with implementation, delivery, evaluation and support for continuing professional development.
• Update existing and develop new education and professional development products and pathways to support the advancement of fundraising as a career
• Manage and maintain partner and supplier relationships related to education and professional development services
• Manage research and development projects in relation to evidence-based knowledge advancement in fundraising
• Assist in the provision of member services related to careers and professional development 
• Manage one full-time education coordinator in the delivery of courses and other education and training programs and a contract learning design resource.

Requirements for success:

• Demonstrated experience developing and managing standards and competency-based training programs.
• Minimum 5 years education management experience with budget management and education resourcing experience.
• Well-developed business development and relationship management skills in an association or industry education context
• Proven project management experience to manage multiple deliverables and timeframes on a range of projects and with minimal supervision 
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and course authoring tools.
• High-level administrative and organisational abilities. 
• Demonstrated intermediate MS Office skills (especially Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Knowledge of course authoring tools 
• Fundraising/charitable sector awareness/knowledge desirable

Questions to [email protected], using the subject line: Manager Professional Education enquiry via EthicalJobs.