Director of Engagement and Advisory

Australian Communities Foundation

Job Location:

Victoria - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lead engagement and advisory functions to drive growth and impact

Full-time role (0.81.0 negotiable) hybrid and flexible hours
Generous leave: 4 weeks annual up to 10 wellbeing days annually volunteering leave community connection day

Are you a strategic leader passionate about philanthropy and social change

Do you thrive on building relationships driving growth and shaping advisory services If youre an experienced executive with a strong track record in business development and consulting this could be your next meaningful move.

About Us

Australian Communities Foundation is a non-profit organisation making impactful philanthropy easy and accessible. With nearly 30 years of experience catalysing positive social and environmental change we support and enable smart rewarding and effective giving. We nurture values-led philanthropists who give with purpose strategy and heart. Together we form a vibrant community of givers thousands of people across the country united by our desire to make a difference. Our purpose is to empower a vibrant community of philanthropists and unlock funds for a thriving and inclusive Australia.

The Opportunity

The Director of Engagement and Advisory plays a critical role in advancing Australian Communities Foundations mission by leading our engagement and advisory functions. Reporting to the CEO and working as part of the organisations Senior Leadership Team youll oversee business development for the Foundation and advisory services ensuring growth targets are met and new opportunities are realised.

Youll lead a small team and work across the organisation to develop channels build relationships with high-net-worth individuals and families and design client services that deliver impact. This is a senior leadership position with significant scope to shape strategy systems and culture.

About You

Youre a seasoned leader with executive experience and a passion for purpose-driven work. You bring expertise in business development consulting and relationship management ideally within the philanthropy sector. Youre confident engaging with sophisticated clients and stakeholders and you have the strategic mindset to grow services and deliver results.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development (Engagement) (40%)

Drive growth through strategic business development for the Foundation
Oversee engagement processes from enquiry to conversion ensuring an exceptional client experience
Develop channels and pipelines including high-net-worth

Advisory (40%)

Design and deliver client services proposals and projects to meet annual targets
Develop systems and processes for efficient delivery of consulting work
Lead product and service innovation including new offerings

Senior Leadership (20%)

Demonstrate values-aligned leadership as part of ACFs Senior Leadership Team
Support the development and implementation of ACFs strategy business plan and financial management
Lead and manage budgets staff and portfolio of activities as required

Benefits and Culture

Paid wellbeing leave one day a month just for you (up to 10 days/year)
Hybrid and flexible work environment flexibility to WFH up to 2 days/week
Commitment to best-practice Diversity & Inclusion and Reconciliation
Opportunities for professional development and growth
East Melbourne co-working hub with regular social events

Equity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive safe respectful and rewarding environment. We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply.

Enquiries

For any queries regarding this role please contact Libby Armstrong via phone:or the subject line:Director of Engagement and Advisory.

Apply Now

If youre passionate about using communications to drive social change wed love to hear from you. For your application to be considered please click Apply Now and submit (1) your CV and (2) a cover letter addressing the skills and experience required and respond to the pre-screening questions via the job board selected.

Before applying please review the position description
You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have permanent residency.
All applications must be lodged prior to 5PM AEDT Friday 30 January 2026

Applications may close early if we find a suitable candidate so dont delay! Submit your cover letter and resume today.

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Lead engagement and advisory functions to drive growth and impact Full-time role (0.81.0 negotiable) hybrid and flexible hoursGenerous leave: 4 weeks annual up to 10 wellbeing days annually volunteering leave community connection day Are you a strategic leader passionate about philanthropy and soci...