Posted: 06/08/2025
Closing Date: 20/08/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Richmond
Job Category: Community Services and Development
About the organisation
Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.
Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.
We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.
Job Description
About the role
We're looking for an experienced direct response fundraiser to join our team You'll enjoy delivering fundraising appeals from concept through to evaluation, with focus on enhancing our digital channels. An excellent story-teller with a donor-centric approach, you'll help build loyalty and retention that results in increase funding for our programs. The ideal candidate will actively contribute new ideas and have a data-driven approach to continual improvement.
What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:
* An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
* A welcoming and supportive relational environment
* A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
* Ongoing training and development related to your role
* Employee assistance program
* A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
* Generous leave
About the program
Strategic Communications and Fundraising
The Fundraising team is responsible for engaging with new and existing stakeholders to generate independent income to support the strategic direction of the organisation.
The Strategic Communication team works closely with Policy department to join participant voice, practice wisdom and policy advocacy to raise public awareness of the challenges faced by our participants and the changes needed at a government level to improve outcomes for the whole community.
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:
1. Demonstrated experience conceptualizing, creating and delivering a range of fundraising communications including appeals, newsletters and online content
2. Aptitude working with a fundraising database (eTapestry or similar) and Excel for data analysis and reporting
3. Experience creating and driving project plans involving internal and external stakeholders
4. Superior written and verbal communication skills, including writing fundraising copy for print and digital channels
5. Knowledge of fundraising landscape for Australian social change, social justice or social services; combined with a experience testing and trialing new fundraising approaches.
How to apply
* Upload your resume and cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
* For further information please contact Nichole Alfreds on
Applications close at 5.00pm on 20 August 2025.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.
Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.
We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.
Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.