Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 837051
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

The Philanthropy Coordinator supports the Philanthropy Manager and assists with the operations of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens Foundation, ensuring smooth processing of donations, accurate management of the donor database, and the coordination of the Foundation’s accounts with an emphasis on increasing revenue for the BGSH through donations and membership.
Working closely with the Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager, the role will coordinate and reconcile philanthropic fundraising finances to achieve the strategic and operational goals of all philanthropic and partnership programs, including but not limited to; donor programs, Foundation memberships, appeals, trusts and foundations, donor retention and upgrading, and income generation to contribute to the overall goals and objectives of the Board of the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium (BGSH) Strategic Plan.

What can we offer you!

• Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia!
• Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
• Hybrid working model with flexible working options including work from home available to promote work life balance.
• Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Meaningful and rewarding career.

Contract: 
Contract for up to 2 years

Essential Criteria (including qualifications):

• Extensive experience in managing and maintaining a customer relationship management (CRM) of philanthropic donors and stakeholders, preferably Blackbaud Raisers Edge/NXT.
• Demonstrated experience in in mining and interrogating data to support decision making and strategic direction and create systems to manage membership and donation payments.
• Demonstrated experience in direct marketing, fundraising and digital communication processes to support integrated fundraising campaigns.
• Strong working knowledge and a high level of experience in donation processing, receipting and financial/accounting procedures, preferably in Xero, including the reconciliation and coordination of fundraising and donation finances.
• Strong working knowledge of and experience with Moves Management to enhance donor journeys and donor experience.
• Demonstrated high level of communication skills both written and verbal, specifically in relation to Board activity (preparing papers and recording minutes).
• Knowledge and understanding of the philanthropic and partnership space both in South Australia and nationally.
• Demonstrated track record in delivering accurate and timely data for appeals, campaigns and events.
• Proven ability to work effectively under general direction, both individually and as part of a team.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working with a membership based philanthropic Foundation.
• Tertiary qualifications in business administration, communication and marketing and / or commensurate experience in fundraising, business and data analysis.
• Memberships of the Fundraising Institute of Australia and / or Philanthropy Australia. 

Special Conditions:

• Will be required to participate in responses to state emergencies or associated duties.
• You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or provide evidence that you hold a valid working visa that allows you to work in Australia without restrictions.
• May be required to work events after hours and weekends.
• Prior to being employed, the successful applicant will be required to provide a Department of Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.
• Prior to being employed, the successful applicant will be required to obtain a National Police Check.

Remuneration: 
ASO4 $76,561 min - $80,256 max p.a. 

Enquiries to:
Amanda Wheeler, Head of Partnerships
amanda.wheeler@sa.gov.au
0433 042 757

Application Instructions:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, current CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria OR Technical, Professional/Knowledge and Experience (including qualifications) as outlined in the Role Description.

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.

Applications close: 22/03/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- RD - ASO4 Philanthropy Coordinator.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.