Sector job opportunities
See job vacancies in the not-for-profit and philanthropy sector submitted by our members and other organisations. For current opportunities to join the team at Philanthropy Australia, see Work with us.
We can help you find a new career in an organisation that is making an impact. These job opportunities are submitted by our members and other organisations in the not-for-profit and philanthropy sector.
For current opportunities to join the team at Philanthropy Australia, see Work with us.
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Head of Philanthropy
Melbourne
Lighthouse Foundation
Applications close: Friday, 13 Mar 2026
Play an integral part in leading Lighthouse Foundation’s major donor, trust and foundation’s strategy, to deliver sustainable long-term philanthropic support.
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Communications and Engagement Director
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Women's Environmental Leadership Australia
Applications close: Monday, 16 Mar 2026
We’re looking for an experienced Communications and Engagement Director to lead our growing communications and engagement teams and drive the strategic direction of our communications.
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Deputy Director, Development – Global Markets
Melbourne
Monash University
Applications close: Monday, 16 Mar 2026
Drive Monash University’s international philanthropy strategy, leading major gift growth and high-impact global partnerships to unlock transformational investment in world-changing research
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Deputy, Director, Development – Foundation Relations
Melbourne
Monash University
Applications close: Monday, 16 Mar 2026
Drive Monash University’s foundation relations engagement strategy, leading institutional-wide relationships and securing transformational philanthropic investment from major foundations.
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Director, Development – Principal Gifts
Melbourne
Monash University
Applications close: Monday, 16 Mar 2026
The Director of Principal Gifts is an exciting opportunity to cultivate and steward relationships with Monash University’s most generous and transformative donors, driving philanthropic partnerships.
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Program Manager – Climate
Sydney
Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network
Applications close: Monday, 16 Mar 2026
Working at the intersection of philanthropy and climate action, leveraging your exceptional relationship management and network-building experience, you’ll play a key role in helping AEGN members.
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