Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.

• Permanent Full Time Opportunity
• Barangaroo, Sydney CBD
• Hybrid working environment

As part of The George Institute’s ambitious drive to achieve global health equity, we are expanding our philanthropy team to scale our efforts and tackle the most pressing health challenges of our time. This is an unparalleled opportunity to join a world-class organisation that is at the forefront of global health research, policy advocacy and transformative community interventions.

We are seeking visionary, driven professionals who are passionate about making a meaningful difference. As a member of our high-performing philanthropy team, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide. 

The Philanthropy Team

At The George Institute, the Philanthropy team consists of four streams of work including Personal Giving, Structured Giving, Campaigns and Operations. Our work is not just about raising funds, it is about mobilising a coalition of visionaries, partners, and communities to drive real, measurable change in global health. You will work alongside leading experts in the field, engage with donors, and contribute to the George Institute’s mission globally.

In addition to this opportunity, we also have a position available for a Senior Philanthropy Officer, Trusts and Foundations within our Philanthropy team.  We encourage you to explore both opportunities to find the best fit for your skills and career aspirations.  If you are passionate about Philanthropy, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Philanthropy Campaign Officer to play a pivotal role within our Australian Philanthropy team.  We acknowledge that the skills required for this role can also be found in sectors outside of philanthropy and fundraising, so if you feel that your experience meets the below criteria, please consider applying. 

Key Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Contribute to communications and campaign strategies to support the key objectives of the philanthropy team.
• Plan, manage and complete all aspects of approved communications (print and digital) to ensure quality standards and deadlines are met.
• Write content pieces to support each campaign including but not limited to short editorial, impact stories, social media posts, invitations, and personal communication. 
• Prepare and execute digital communications including ensuring the philanthropy key messages are present in other digital pieces across the TGI and publications, including update and maintenance of content on the TGI website.
• Plan, write and publish the quarterly Philanthropy email newsletter, ensuring it is produced and distributed on time and with high quality content.
• Work with the Brand and communications team to craft other communications to internal audiences as well as messages in TGI publications; using institution-wide communications to enhance philanthropy messaging.
• Produce informative and engaging graphics, illustrations and PowerPoint presentations to support our work, consistent with TGI’s branding.
• Maintain content schedules or plans relating to communications and project manage key initiatives to ensure all materials are delivered on time.
• Interview key academics or experts to inform content creation.
• Conduct research on key facts and information to support campaign materials and objectives.
• Work with external contractors where needed to deliver on campaign objectives. 

Events:

• Work with the team and stakeholders to design and implement an annual events program, coordinating event logistics and operations.
• Source and maintain partnerships with key event delivery partners, including relevant communications and branding deliverables.
• Ensure information contained in the CRM database is accurate and is fully utilised in the planning and preparation of events, with events and attendance evaluated and reported on as necessary. 
• Ensure compliance with TGI policies and procedures in relation to security and VIP guests.
• Attend and host events where required, including a small amount of out of hours work to do so.

For more information on this role, please see our detailed Position Description Senior Philanthropy Campaign Officer here.  

To be considered for this position, Senior Philanthropy Campaign Officer, please address the essential criteria in your Covering Letter of your application:-

To support your application, please address the following criteria in your cover letter:

• Experience in Communication and Digital Marketing: Please detail your experience in philanthropy or other engagement related field
• Experience in project and event coordination:  Please provide detail of your experience with event coordination in particular projects
• Passion to our Mission:  Can you please articulate your commitment to our mission and values

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in communications and digital marketing preferably in the area of philanthropy or other engagement related fields (membership, advocacy, campaigns).
• Demonstrated experience in project and/or event coordination
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including persuasively articulating the Institute's mission and funding priorities.
• Competence on communications platforms such as Canva and email marketing platforms.
• Strong interpersonal skills and building rapport with donors, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Desirable:

• Experience delivering digital engagement campaigns.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and best practices.
• Experience working in the nonprofit sector.
• Experience working with Salesforce.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. 

The unrestricted right to work in Australia is a requirement for this position.  Candidates who require sponsorship will not be considered.  

Benefits of a career at The George Institute

• Competitive market salary and benefits
• Salary packaging (lowering your taxable income and increasing your take-home pay)
• Flexible working arrangements - onsite, hybrid or WFH (dependent on individual role)
• Being part of a global team, making an impact on global health outcomes
• A focus on employee wellbeing including global employee engagement surveys, reward and recognition programs, steps challenges and more... 

About the George 

The George Institute for Global Health (The George) is 700+ employees around the world and projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving the health of millions of people worldwide.  

As a medical research institute affiliated with leading universities, we are challenging the status quo in healthcare to: 

• Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery  
• Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale  
• Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs
• Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship  

We pride ourselves with our 6 core values: excellence, integrity, can-do approach, creativity, impact, and humanitarian commitment. 
 
Please visit our website for more on The George: Home | The George Institute for Global Health.   

Please apply now!

Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work.  

We value workplace diversity and encourage applications from people living with disability; women; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people who identify as LGBTIQ+; mature-aged adults and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.   

Why The George? 

We are committed to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining the best people in their fields to conduct and support our innovative and highest quality research programs. 

Take advantage of our rewards you may enjoy as part of The George team.  

• Generous salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave
• YourFlex arrangements e.g. start/finish times, purchase leave, location
• A global, diverse, inclusive team committed to making impact