Seeking high performers driven by giving back to the community

Thank you for considering a career with The National Trust of Australia (Victoria). The National Trust is built on the power of the community.

We believe in inclusiveness, diversity and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of that.

We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply.

Listed below are current permanent, fixed-term and casual vacancies. Please click on the vacancy for full details and instructions on how to apply.

Digital Marketing Advisor

About the job

  • Full-time permanent position
  • CBD Location + Hybrid/Flexibility to WFH
  • $75,000 – $85,000 per year (plus super)

About Us

The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) (NTAV) is an independent, non-profit organisation supported by a large community base. We are Victoria’s premier heritage and conservation organisation and the major operator of historic properties and sites open to the public across Victoria. Our philosophy is to provide outstanding visitor experiences whilst maximising revenue and profitability.

About the role

Do you have a natural instinct for spotting what will inspire, delight, and engage audiences – sometimes before anyone else sees it coming? Do you thrive on telling great stories, crafting compelling content, and making ideas look and sound brilliant across every channel?

We’re looking for a forward-thinking digital marketer who lives and breathes storytelling, knows how to make heritage feel fresh and relevant, and loves the challenge of connecting with diverse audiences. You’ll bring creativity, curiosity, and a flair for both traditional and digital media, blending innovative campaigns with data-driven insight to make a real impact.

Reporting to the Executive Manager, Marketing & Development, you’ll work across the organisation to bring our stories to life – from rich heritage moments to vibrant visitor experiences. You role will inspire Member acquisition and retention while also converting people to visit our National Trust places and events across the state. You’ll be hands-on, dependable, and organised, with the confidence to take initiative and the drive to see ideas through.

This is a chance to grow your career while shaping how Victoria experiences its heritage – creating content, campaigns, and connections that people remember.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Research, identify and develop content for multiple owned digital channels
  • Overseeing and managing social media channels including planning and scheduling of content
  • Communication and campaign coordination
  • Coordinating the measurement, RIO and reach of marketing opportunities
  • Writing of content for publications, online and media
  • Website development and management, including updating pages, online listings etc
  • Taking ownership of the marketing and promotion of the National Trust event calendar
  • Marketing and promotion for major properties through various online and print media outlets
  • Assisting with launches, promotions and activities at properties
  • Provide media, PR communications and marketing support to grow the Trust’s commercial brand
  • Working together with other business units to coordinate the effective promotion of properties and Trust products
  • Assisting Graphic designer with production coordination of all internally created collateral
  • Managing the development processes of advertising, collateral and the brand with external stakeholders
  • Implementing processes and systems to enable greater productivity and information sharing
  • Providing marketing support to managers of key commercial sites and across the organisation
  • Negotiating with media/agency for best advertising rates and value-add exposure
  • Engaging with industry stakeholders, media and National Trust employees to leverage partnership opportunities
  • Managing administration and minutes for relevant committees
  • General marketing administration

 

About you

You will have a digital mindset, be business savvy, pragmatic and have experience in a similar role. You have a proven ability to multitask, your time efficiency will see you thrive. You will be highly motivated, energetic, work well with others and a self-starter. Interpersonal communication and collaboration skills will be pivotal in our decision for this role.  You will also have:

  • Tertiary qualification in marketing and/or marketing experience.
  • Sound understanding of marketing process and demonstrated track record in successfully creating and implementing marketing campaigns
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking, planning and analytical skills.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills (written and verbal), problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
  • Experience managing website content, eDM’s and social media
  • Proven outstanding coordination and leadership skills within the work environment
  • Understanding of the production processes related to printing and publishing
  • Highly organised and ability to prioritise workload, time management skills
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues and company associations with a genuine commitment to customer service
  • Team player and establishes relationships with stakeholders easily.
  • Ability to appropriately allocate given resources to programs and daily activities and multi-task
  • Self-motivated and proactive with a track record of high performance and success
  • Computer skills including: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, MS project or similar); and understanding of printing, photo, publishing and website technology

 

Sounds like you?

Applications will close once a suitable candidate is found. Your application should consist of your resume, portfolio, and cover letter.

To submit your application in strict confidence, apply via Seek.

Thank you for considering helping the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). The National Trust is built on the power of the community.

Any offer of employment at the National Trust of Australia (Vic) will be subject to a satisfactory Police Records check and Working with Children check.

We believe in inclusiveness, diversity and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of that. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. We promote diversity and practice equity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Fundraising and Grants Coordinator

About the Job

  • East Melbourne, Melbourne VIC (Hybrid)
  • Part time
  • $70,000 – $80,000/year full-time equivalent rate

Love turning opportunities into outcomes?

If you love variety and have a talent for connecting ideas, people, and funding – you’ll love this role. We’re looking for a motivated and detail-driven Fundraising and Grants Coordinator to help the National Trust secure the vital funding that keeps our heritage alive. As Fundraising and Grants Coordinator at the National Trust, you’ll dive into everything from writing persuasive grant proposals to creating memorable donor experiences. You’ll join a small, passionate team with big ambitions, and you’ll see the difference your work makes in preserving Victoria’s heritage – one project at a time.

About us

The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) (NTAV) is an independent, non-profit organisation supported by a large community base. We are Victoria’s premier heritage and conservation organisation and the major operator of historic places open to the public across Victoria.

About the role

Fundraising

  • Assist the Fundraising and Philanthropy Manager to plan, implement, and evaluate fundraising campaigns.
  • Maintain donor database/CRM, including data entry of donations and ensure accurate and timely donor communications and acknowledgments.
  • Assist the Fundraising and Philanthropy Manager in the coordination and the delivery of supporter engagement events and other in-person touch points.
  • Identify, engage, support and liaise with local community fundraising supporters in person, phone and/or by email.
  • Nurture existing supporter relationships, ensuring regular and high-standard communications to achieve long-term donor engagement.
  • Assist in the development and delivery of the donation platforms and Fundraising communications content including digital marketing.
  • Assist with general administrative tasks.

Grants

  • Identify, write and coordinate grant submissions aligned with our purpose.
  • Track milestone dates and prepare updates and acquittals in a timely manner.
  • Develop strong, positive, and professional relationships with funders.
  • Provide research to support and enhance applications.
  • Coordinate the fulfilment of funders’ benefits.
  • Maintain a current pipeline register to track upcoming and current submissions, with outcomes, recognition and benefits for funding.
  • Collaborate with key internal stakeholder to identify programs, projects and other needs for funding.
  • Support the broader business growth strategy through the development of a structure and framework for grants.
  • Research and identify potential grant and philanthropic funding prospects, escalating key relationships to senior management as needed.

About you

Your reliability, confidentiality, punctuality and a positive, can-do attitude will make you thrive in this position. Attention to detail skills is a must! You produce strong written communication that is well defined and concise and can effectively communicate objectives to team members and clients. Your drive and commitment allow you to maintain a solution-focused approach to relationship building and development of our fundraising and grants operations. You will be highly motivated, energetic, work well with others and a self-starter. Interpersonal communication skills will be pivotal in our decision for this role.

To be successful in this role:

  • Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously, with good attention to detail, often working to tight deadlines.
  • Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience in a fundraising or similar position.
  • Grants experience is essential, including grant submissions and the acquittal process.
  • Demonstrated commitment to excellent donor stewardship.
  • Strong people skills and experience building relationships – you’re approachable, a good listener and empathetic.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent computer literacy and Office 365 skills and an aptitude to learn new systems and platforms.
  • Ability to learn quickly and work independently.
  • You have the highest levels of personal integrity and ethical behaviour.
  • Passionate about Heritage and are eager to share that passion with others.

Sounds like you?

Applications will close once a suitable candidate is found. To submit your application (cover letter and CV) in PDF format, in strict confidence, apply via Seek.

Thank you for considering helping the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). The National Trust is built on the power of the community.

Any offer of employment at the National Trust of Australia (Vic) will be subject to a satisfactory Police Records check and Working with Children check.

We believe in inclusiveness, diversity and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of that. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. We promote diversity and practice equity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Mooramong Operations Coordinator

About the Job

  • Skipton, South West Coast VIC
  • Contract/Temp
  • $75,000/annum full-time equivalent rate

About us

The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) (NTAV) is an independent, non-profit organisation supported by a large community base. We are Victoria’s premier heritage and conservation organisation and the major operator of historic places open to the public across Victoria.

About the role

The National Trust is seeking an Operations Coordinator at Mooramong Homestead. This position is suited to a dedicated and tourism focused individual, who is prepared to undertake a variety of responsibilities including the coordination of the homestead and associated tourism operations.

 Your responsibilities will include:

  • Coordination of homestead operations including security, site maintenance and visitor amenities
  • Manage and coordinate commercial activity, including accommodation, events and functions
  • Conduct visitor tours, site inspections, industry ‘family’ and other engagements
  • Plan for and manage the growth of tourism activities at Mooramong
  • Management of volunteers including recruitment and rostering
  • Manage the conservation and presentation of the homestead and its collections
  • Deliver compelling visitor experiences that maximise profitability and promote the National Trust’s brand
  • Engage with the local communities and the National Trust branch to increase volunteer participation
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders including clients and contractors
  • Recommend, implement and report on annual budget and relevant control processes

 About you

  • Experience and knowledge/skills in property operations and/or tourism (required)
  • Demonstrated interest in heritage
  • An ability to think outside the norm and drive business success with promotions & expanding the business
  • Strong organisational excellence
  • Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise workflow
  • A strong work ethic
  • Composure and customer focus while troubleshooting and solving issues.
  • You have a co-operative approach to working with members of the NTAV community
  • Have a current Australian Driver’s License

For more information on Mooramong and its location click here

Accommodation may be available onsite for the successful candidate. Please note this in your application if required.

Sounds like you?

Applications will close once a suitable candidate is found. To submit your application (cover letter and CV) in PDF format, in strict confidence, apply via Seek.

Thank you for considering helping the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). The National Trust is built on the power of the community.

Any offer of employment at the National Trust of Australia (Vic) will be subject to a satisfactory Police Records check and Working with Children check.

We believe in inclusiveness, diversity and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of that. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. We promote diversity and practice equity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.