• Workplace flexibility including monthly RDO
• WWF-Australia Office location negotiable
• Full-time ongoing contract
• Join a diverse global network working for people and planet across 100 countries
• Work in a high performing, values-driven organisation

You can find the full position description and selection criteria by (("clicking here")).

About Us

WWF-Australia is an award-winning and innovative organisation determined to do things differently. We use our superpowers to partner in delivering nature-positive solutions, empowering communities, and halting climate change - in Australia, the Asia-Pacific region, the Southern Hemisphere and globally. We are a values-driven organisation with a diverse global network of local organisations working in 100 countries. We work as a catalyst with communities, First Nations, governments, businesses, innovators, and philanthropists towards our global mission: to build a world where people live and prosper in harmony with nature.

About the Role

The role develops and oversees a portfolio of WWF-Australia’s most high-profile and generous philanthropic supporters. As part of the Philanthropy and Development team, it is responsible for strengthening WWF’s ability to achieve its strategic objectives by building a sustainable income stream through 5-figure+ gifts, primarily through business development activities and building trusted relationships with high and ultra high net worth individuals.

Key Accountabilities (Refer to Position Description for full list of Key Accountabilities)

• Manages and enhances relationships within an existing portfolio of current prospects and donors; ensures that appropriate gift solicitations occur on a regular and timely basis and acquires significant gifts ($50k+).
• Makes full use of the available tools and tactics to undertake business development activities resulting in sourcing and building relationships with new prospects, ensuring proactive progression through the continuum of great relationship management (identification, research, cultivation, pre-solicitation, solicitation, negotiation and stewardship) to engage and on-board new major donors.
• Writes clear and compelling proposals and project briefs aligned with a donor’s expressed interests, the organisational strategic plan, integrated with the operating budget.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience (Refer to Position Description for full list of Selection Criteria)

• Demonstrated experience in relationship management with high net worth individuals.
• A track record of developing and implementing engagement plans for both new and existing customers/ donors.
• A track record of delivering against revenue targets.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and negotiation skills with demonstrated experience in generating income or fundraising.

Our Commitment to Diversity: WWF values diversity and is building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. WWF is an equal opportunity employer and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally & linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, sexuality and gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) community members, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding: WWF-Australia is committed to acting with respect and upholding the human rights, welfare and dignity of all persons we employ, engage with or who are affected by our activities and work, with special regard for vulnerable individuals and children.

As part of your employment, you will be required to undergo background checks relevant to your position (eg. Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, Reference Checks), abide by our safeguarding policies, and sign our Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

You can find the full position description and selection criteria by (("clicking here")).

Applications

Please include the following two attachments: (1) a cover letter/statements against the selection criteria and (2) your resume (CV).

We may review applications and interview candidates on a rolling-basis, therefore we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. 

Note that applicants require current unlimited working rights in Australia to be eligible for this role.

Closing Date: 11:59PM, 21st September 2025.

Contact: For any questions, please contact jobs-au@wwf.org.au