- Location: Millers Point, Sydney NSW
- Job Type: Full-time
- Hours: 35 per week
- Reports to: Director Marketing, Communications and Development
- Direct Reports: Development Manager and Philanthropy Officer
Overview
The National Trust of Australia (New South Wales) is Australia’s leading heritage conservation organisation, a not-for-profit, community based charity in operation for more than 80 years. Our vision is to bring the heritage of New South Wales to life now and into the future through advocating for the conservation and protection of our built, cultural and natural heritage.
About the Role – What you’ll be doing
Located at our office on Observatory Hill in Millers Point, Sydney, the Head of Development is responsible for developing and implementing a diversified fundraising strategy, which includes Appeals, Regular Giving, Major Gifts and Bequests and donor programs that deliver revenue growth to achieve agreed income targets. This role will suit someone with the demonstrated ability to understand and engage donor interests and steward those interests towards funding projects.
Importantly, they also advocate for and embed a culture of giving across the National Trust.
About you – Who we’re looking for
This is key position which drives our financial sustainability and we’re looking for someone who not only thrives on building relationships but also knows how to capitalise on those connections to achieve significant outcomes. To deliver this role successfully you’ll need to have:
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to effectively negotiate and influence while representing an organisation
- Sound knowledge of fundraising principles, policies and procedures
- Proven success in building fundraising campaigns, with major donors and/or charitable trusts and foundations to raise substantial funds, or similar transferable skills and experience
- Demonstrated experience in analysing data from audience insight and systems such as CRMs to drive specific campaigns or revenue targets
- A history of being results driven, self-motivated and passionate about working in the not-for-profit space
- Demonstrated ability to development and measure relationship management plans and build exceptional relationships
- High levels of personal enthusiasm, commitment to and involvement in the work of the Trust, including engagement in occasional weekend and evening activities
- Understanding of the aims and ethos of the National Trust, in particular the ambition for developing the financial sustainability of the organisation through connection with our communities
Benefits for working at the National Trust include:
- Free parking at the workplace (Millers Point – Sydney CBD)
- Free entry to our properties worldwide
This is a big job and we’re looking for someone who not only brings enthusiasm and passion to the role, but who believes in what we stand for. We offer a flexible work environment and value the highest levels of professionalism. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team so if you are seeking a dynamic job with lots of people contact, this is the role for you.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
For a full position description or any enquiries call: 02 9258 0159 or email hr@nationaltrust.com.au
To apply, submit your CV together with a covering letter addressing the key accountabilities to: hr@nationaltrust.com.au
While applications close 28 June 2026, we will be actively reviewing suitable candidates as they apply.
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