Foundation Manager

About Bialik

Bialik College is a leading independent, co-educational, pluralistic Jewish Day School, situated on one campus in Hawthorn. Bialik celebrates diversity and inclusion in its workforce, and has a thriving culture based on community and excellence in education. Our workforce is comprised of employees from a diverse range of faiths and backgrounds. Applicants of any faith (or no faith) are encouraged to apply.

Bialik College is committed to child safety. We recognise the importance of, and our responsibility for, ensuring a safe and supportive environment which respects the rights of all children and fosters their enrichment and wellbeing. All applicants must read, and be supportive of the contents, in the following link - Employment Opportunities | Bialik College.


About the Role

Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Advisor is responsible for providing accurate and timely support and advice across a range of HR functions. The role has a focus on coordinating operational HR matters including, recruitment, reporting, policy, OH&S, personnel and providing general support to managers and staff.

This is a full-time position for a fixed term period until July 2025. This role has the flexibility to work 1 -2 days per week from home.

Key Responsibilities

- A deep knowledge of and experience with relationship fundraising principles which may include LIA, Gift Search, Wealth Scan and Moves Management principles and applications
- Proven track record of reaching (and exceeding) annual fundraising targets
- Ability to develop and maintain positive and effective long-lasting relationships with donors and stakeholders
- Proficiency in speaking, presenting and storytelling
- Experience in collaborating closely with team members, cross functional teams and key internal and external stakeholders
- Understanding of the individual philanthropic environments and current philanthropic best practices
- Ability to analyse, plan and implement strategic processes/programs
- A strong proficiency in MS Office applications, communication software such as Mailchimp, and experience with online donation widgets like Donor Box and Raisely. A working knowledge of website builders and the ability to quickly adapt to tailor-made relationship/database programs and software.
- A willingness to work flexibly and at times, outside of regular office hours, if required by donors and for event

Benefits

- Up to 7 days of gifted leave per year (Jewish Holidays) in addition to public holidays and annual leave.
- Free private & secure onsite car parking with onsite security.
- Free membership & access to onsite gym & swimming pool.
- Onsite Canteen.
- Free access to confidential wellbeing support including onsite Psychologists, Counsellors & external Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
- Discounts at local retailers including – cafes’, car repairs & more.
- Discounted rental rates for hiring school facilities including – Seminar Room, Gymnasium, Championship Basketball Courts, Outdoor FUTSAL, Netball & Tennis Courts.
- Located close to the Monash Freeway & Tooronga Train Station