Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.

At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.

Position purpose

This role sits within the Fundraising and Philanthropy team and its primary purpose is to grow and secure corporate partnerships. This will be achieved through building on the foundations for the area and proactively growing the corporate partnerships pipeline to gain significant strategic and financial support for Aspect. 

The role will also be responsible for:

• Managing a relationship manager with scope to build the team in the future
• Leading the strategy to establish mutually beneficial, strategically aligned major corporate partners, delivering customised proposals and presentations
• Leading research efforts to identify and cultivate a strong pipeline of potential corporate partners, focusing on alignment with Aspect’s brand, identity, values, and goals
• Creating innovative and engaging workplace fundraising initiatives for each corporate partner, utilising existing fundraising products and marketing campaigns and ensuring successful implementation to maximise revenue.

Click here for the Position Profile.

What you bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and 5+ years’ experience in corporate fundraising and developing new strategic corporate partnerships
• Demonstrated success in developing and managing corporate partnerships, particularly those involving multi-faceted, multi-year, and mutually beneficial high-value agreements
• Strong expertise in new business development, including prospecting, building pipelines, and crafting engaging and innovative partnership proposals
• A genuine passion for social change or disability sector.

What we offer:

• Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
• Career progression and development pathways
• Flexible hybrid working between the office and home
• Freshly fitted out workspace with end of trip facilities, on the doorstep of Chatswood station, dining and retail
• Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program

To apply

Please attach your resume and cover letter and complete the candidate questionnaire.  Closing date of 22nd November. 

Aspect reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.

Enquiries should be directed to: Lucie Lochrin, Head of Fundraising, 0402 442 941.

Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these.

Learn more about us: www.autismspectrum.org.au