About AWC

AWC is a pragmatic global conservation leader, restoring landscapes and providing hope for Australian wildlife. Guided by science, AWC delivers measurable conservation impacts at scale to secure the future of our most endangered species.

At AWC we are inspired by the unparalleled richness of Australia’s wildlife and we are united by our determination to protect its unique animals and landscapes. It is our mission to effectively conserve all Australian wildlife and habitats and our vision is for a world where Australia’s biodiversity is valued and effectively conserved by an engaged community. 

The delivery of AWC’s mission is highly reliant on all AWC working collaboratively with each other as a cohesive, engaged, collaborative, high performing group guided by strong, effective leaders. 

AWC’s work is guided by the following values. At AWC, we are:

• Accountable – taking ownership of our actions and outcomes.
• Informed – working together to acquire and apply evidence, knowledge and experience.
• Respectful – demonstrating care, recognition and integrity.
• Dedicated – committed to delivering effective outcomes, with resilience and tenacity.
• Innovative – applying creative thinking for effective solutions.
• Sustainable – delivering long-term financial and ecological viability. 

About the Role

This is a part time role (0.5 FTE, 19 hours per week) that supports the growth and sustainability of AWC’s Gifts in Wills program by working closely with the Gifts in Wills Senior Associate.
The role provides high quality support across donor engagement, stewardship and pipeline management. It focuses on identifying, cultivating and progressing Gifts in Wills supporters through structured, donor centred engagement, with the objective of increasing confirmed Gifts in Wills and strengthening lifetime relationships with AWC supporters.

Critical Competencies

•    A solid understanding about legacy giving and gifts in Wills (bequest) fundraising.
•    Experience in fundraising, donor stewardship or supporter engagement.
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including confidence conducting telephone-based and in-person conversations.
•    High standard of written communication specifically for donors. 
•    Demonstrated ability to build rapport and trust with supporters and donors, especially people of a senior age.
•    Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
•    Ability to manage confidential information with sensitivity and professionalism.
•    Sound experience working with databases or CRM systems (ideally Salesforce).
•    Demonstrated ability to work productively both autonomously and as a member of a team.
•    Proven capability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Desirable 
•    Experience working with older donor cohorts.
•    Familiarity with Salesforce.
•    Interest in or alignment with conservation, environmental, or not-for-profit work.

Qualifications

N/A

Eligibility and Pre-employment Checks

•    Eligibility to work in Australia.
•    A current National Police Check, or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement

To view the detailed position description for this role, click here: Bequests Associate

Join our Journey

Take the leap and start your next adventure with the AWC!  AWC reserves the right to start screening applicants and interviewing throughout the recruitment process. 

Initial enquiries: employment@australianwildlife.org

Applications: To submit an application, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts to complete an online application form. Your application must include CV and covering letter, briefly addressing the critical competencies listed in the detailed job description attachment.

Please note: 

1. Applicants must be an Australian citizen/permanent resident or have a suitable visa in place in order to apply. Sponsorship is not available.
2. Applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment checks, which may include a national police clearance, online medical and a values-based assessment. Please note that the cost of the police check is the responsibility of the applicant.
3. If you apply for this role, AWC will include you in its ongoing updates and communications about its events, activities and fundraising initiatives. You may opt out of these communications at any time.
4. Any application submitted to AWC will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available at www.australianwildlife.org/privacy-policy. By providing us with your contact details, you consent to receive communications and direct educational material will remain current until you advise us otherwise.

AWC is a welcoming and inclusive organisation that invites individuals from diverse backgrounds, such as those who identify as First Nations and Torres Strait Islander, individuals with disabilities, the LGBTIQA+ community, neurodivergent individuals, and those from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, to apply for the opportunity. AWC values and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves, and where a range of perspectives, cultures, and voices are respected and recognised as a key part to the success of AWC. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must also have the right to live and work in Australia.