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Development Officer (Administration)
The Development Officer will provide the highest standard of administrative support for the Telethon Kids Institute's Development (Fundraising) Team as it works to secure philanthropic gifts from those who are inspired by the vision of a future where children are not burdened by disease or developmental disadvantage.
The successful candidate is a skilled administrative professional who will accurately maintain the donor/stakeholder database while helping to operationalise and deliver all aspects of the Institute's fundraising programs.
This vital member of our team will have:
- An invigorating passion for the work of Telethon Kids Institute and the personal drive to contribute to its success
- Demonstrated experience in database operations
- Sound experience with the Microsoft suite of applications
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- A high level of attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone manner
- The ability to work independently and to set priorities
- Self-motivation and flexibility
- A friendly demeanour and ability to work in a team; and
- Qualifications in business administration, communications or a similar discipline, or relevant experience
This is a permanent full time position. Remuneration package includes access to generous salary packaging.
You must have working rights in Australia to apply for this position. The successful candidate will need to provide a National Police Check before commencement.
How to Apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available at here.
Submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your skills and experience that make you suitable for this role (maximum one page) to applications@telethonkids.org.au.
Please quote the full position title in the subject heading of your email application.
For further information about this position please contact Chloe Gangemi.
Closing Date: Wednesday 4th April, 5pm.
About Telethon Kids Institute
The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation's leading medical research organisations with impressive facilities in Nedlands, Western Australia. It is home to more than 700 staff and postgraduate students who are dedicated to tackling the major causes of childhood disease, disability and disadvantage. Our research teams are among the world's best and we have strong affiliations with Perth Children's Hospital and all the major Western Australian universities, particularly The University of Western Australia and Curtin University.
2018 saw the Telethon Kids Institute move to brand new premises within the new children's hospital building at the QEII Campus in Nedlands. The Institute is now co-located with Perth Children's Hospital and housed in state-of-the-art premises with increased space and improved access to leading edge technology and research facilities.