Overview
The Fundraising Team of City Mission exists to inspire and invite individuals, communities, and organisations to contribute their financial support, ideas, and resources to help fulfill the vision of transforming lives, communities, and futures.
The Development Lead is responsible for the implementation of City Mission’s Major Gift Strategic plan by delivering a range of activities aimed at developing relationships and securing revenue to help City Mission achieve its strategic goals in their assigned region (North West Coast). The position will also be responsible for building and sustaining ongoing pipelines and a portfolio of major donors, connecting them with City Mission, inspiring them to give generously towards impactful major projects and appeals. This position is based in Burnie.
If you are passionate about working for a values-driven organisation that is transforming lives and committed to positive outcomes for all Tasmanians, we encourage you to apply.
Selection Criteria
Essential Qualifications/Experience
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Excellent understanding and knowledge of typical donor communications.
- Experience working with external stakeholders such as graphic designers, printers, event venues etc.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Proactive and customer service focused approach to work.
- Motivated and willing to work independently, and as part of a team.
- Commitment to City Mission’s Mission and Values.
- National Police Check is required for all roles at LCM.
- Registration to Work with Vulnerable People is required for all roles at LCM.
Desirable Qualifications/Experience
- Experience or demonstrated capacity to work in an organisation adopting a Christian ethos.
- Experience/knowledge of Fundraising and Marketing / CRM databases.
Why work for us?
- Vibrant and healthy workplace culture.
- Access to salary packaging.
- In house Chaplaincy service.
- EAP assistance.
- Rewards program.
- Birthday celebrations.
This is a part-time position. As a Public Benevolent Institution, LCM employees are eligible to Salary Package through our approved provider.
Please send your written application addressing the selection criteria and your ability to effectively perform the primary tasks above to the Manager People & Culture, City Mission, PO Box 168, Launceston, or upload it to the SEEK website.
A full position description is available by phoning 6335 3000 during office hours, by emailing [emailprotected], or via our website – www.citymission.org.au/careers.
Applications close on Thursday 2nd October 2025 at 9:00am.
How to apply
Submit your application as described above. Ensure you address the selection criteria and demonstrate how you will perform the primary tasks.
Additional information
Established in 1854, Launceston City Mission (City Mission) is Australia’s second oldest "Mission". City Mission has been providing care and assistance to people experiencing hardship and disadvantage in our local community for 170 years. With the assistance of compassionate staff, dedicated volunteers and generous donors and supporters we continue to provide a helping hand to thousands experiencing hardship, providing a way forward and a brighter future, transforming lives in the name of Jesus, in local communities across North and North West Tasmania.
We live by our values: Faith, Justice, Compassion, Flexibility.
Note: This job ad is for legitimate recruitment purposes only. If you have any concerns about fraud or misrepresentation, please report them through the appropriate channels.
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