Building on recent growth, this is an exciting time to join Australia’s largest wildlife rescue organisation and really make your mark. This is an opportunity for an ambitious and passionate fundraiser to join our small team and make a big difference.

• Join during an exciting period, with extensive opportunities to engage corporates
• Showcase your communication and relationship management skills
• 12-month contract with view to extension
• Would suit someone looking to grow their skills in fundraising and corporate partnerships

ABOUT WIRES

Since 1985, WIRES has been actively rehabilitating and preserving Australian wildlife and inspiring others to do the same.

After the devastating bushfires of 2020 and facing an extinction crisis, our mission to protect Australian wildlife has become even more critical. We are looking for someone ready to make a real difference.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This key role will provide exceptional service to WIRES corporate partners and corporate donors, nurturing positive long-term relationships that increase corporate engagement with WIRES and grow fundraising income to expand our rescue, care and education services. It will include working closely with the team on developing and growing workplace giving, corporate volunteering, corporate partnerships, and corporate fundraising programs.

This is a great role for those who are keen to grow their career within fundraising and to develop skills in corporate partnerships.

The successful candidate will have the ability to build and maintain positive relationships, a demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects, the ambition to be successful, a focus on attention to detail and willingness to learn and grow.

If you have a passion for wildlife, and know you can do the role justice, we want to hear from you!

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Demonstrated excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Commitment to increase fundraising revenue
• Demonstrated ability to improve results or outcomes in previous roles
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task
• Highly organised, reliable, efficient & detail orientated
• Committed to prompt, high quality client service
• Awareness of the importance of data integrity and accuracy & experience working with a range of systems

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about animal welfare and improving outcomes for animals
• Willingness to work cooperatively and collaboratively across the organisation
• Openness to change and the flexibility to accommodate changing requirements
• Positive attitude & ability to confidently manage a wide range of stakeholders
• Team player – collaborative and approachable

A position description is attached.