**Development Coordinator**
**Join us at the Australian Museum and help us achieve our Mission to ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change**
**About the Role**
The Development Coordinator sits within the Development Team at the AM. This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis for a period up to June 2027, with the potential of extension.
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The Development Coordinator is responsible for providing high-level administrative support across the development team to facilitate and elevate the smooth running of the development team. This role is well suited to someone with a high attention to detail, strong interpersonal and communication skills with an interest in developing their skills in fundraising and stakeholder management in the arts and cultural sector. This role will focus on maintaining and updating donor information, donation and revenue tracking, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, supporting departmental campaigns and events, and coordinating key administration for the Australian Museum Foundation.
- Role Description
You will be paid a competitive annual salary of $79,032- $86,539, plus the employer's contribution to superannuation (currently 11%) and annual leave loading.
**About You**
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is keen to develop their professional experience in fundraising in the arts and culture sector. You will have a keen eye for detail, excellent administrative and organisational skills and a capacity for learning in a supportive team environment.
Your Knowledge & Experience?
- Experience in customer service, fundraising or office management.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office.
- Experience in fundraising and stakeholder management in the arts and cultural sector is an advantage.
- Tertiary qualifications in relevant field (could include: communications, marketing, arts management, cultural studies, or science communication) is an advantage.
**About The Australian Museum**
The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations' culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.
Recent staff survey results confirm that our staff feel valued, accepted and supported and that they believe the AM is an inclusive workplace. AM staff also report a high level of job satisfaction.
The AM is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people and acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.
Check out our current exhibitions and events here.
**Benefits**
Besides working together with other like-minded people passionate about the Earth and all its wonders, you will have access to:
- Dedicated Wellbeing programs
- Career development and opportunities across the NSW Public Service.
**How to apply**
Applicants must submit (if submitted as attachment, please upload as PDF):
1. A one to two page covering letter which addresses the role description's key knowledge and experience
2. Resume
1. Please share an example of a system or process you implemented to directly support the business needs of a team. What was the outcome you achieved and was there specific software/technology you utilised? (400 words)
2. Please share an example of how you've been involved in a fundraising campaign? What were the key challenges you faced and how did you navigate these? (400 words)
**Inclusive and welcoming**
The Australian Museum is an NSW Public Service organisation and aims to attract and retain the right people for the right jobs. The AM is a diverse and inclusive workplace where genuine participation and contribution is enabled, and everyone, regardless of their background, identity or circumstances is valued, accepted and supported to thrive at work.