The Wheeler Centre is looking for a skilled Head of Development to join our team!

about us

The Wheeler Centre exists to honour and amplify the culture of ideas, stories and debate that has existed in Victoria for millennia.

We serve writers, storytellers, thinkers, readers, listeners – the diverse ecology of people, communities and cultures that keep ideas alive and evolving. 

About the role

As the Head of Development at The Wheeler Centre, you will play a pivotal role in initiating and leading a new development program aimed at advancing the organisation's mission and increasing its impact within the community. You will be responsible for designing, implementing and managing plans to cultivate donor relationships, secure funding and drive sustainable growth. You will manage and nurture relationships with donors, trusts, foundations and corporate sponsors.

This role will play a pivotal role in initiating and leading a new development program aimed at advancing The Wheeler Centre’s mission and increasing its impact within the community. You will be responsible for designing, implementing and managing plans to cultivate donor relationships, secure funding and drive sustainable growth. You will manage and nurture relationships with donors, trusts, foundations and corporate sponsors.

Reporting to the CEO, the Head of Development is a key contributor to the Leadership team at The Centre.

Please view the Position Description attached for a thorough outline of the role.