• PSC7 $96,176 - $104,106 p.a. plus salary packaging and up to 17% super
• Full-time, Permanent
• Parkville Location

Build partnerships that accelerate life-changing research

We're seeking an experienced and relationship-driven Philanthropy Partnerships Specialist to grow philanthropic support for one of Australia's leading neuroscience research institutes. 

This role focuses on trusts and foundations, ancillary funds, family offices, professional advisers and selected corporate partnerships. You'll identify opportunities, develop compelling funding proposals and build long-term relationships that help advance breakthroughs in brain and mental health research.

About The Role

Reporting to the Philanthropy Manager, you will manage and grow a portfolio of philanthropic partnerships, develop tailored funding proposals, steward key relationships and position the Institute as a leading destination for strategic philanthropic investment.  

Working closely with researchers, senior leaders and external funders, you'll translate world-class research into compelling opportunities for support. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and manage a pipeline of trusts, foundations and structured giving opportunities. 
• Develop persuasive funding proposals, cases for support and impact reports. 
• Establish and nurture relationships with trustees, advisers, family offices and philanthropic intermediaries. 
• Manage application, reporting and acquittal requirements. 
• Identify and progress corporate foundation and workplace giving opportunities. 
• Collaborate with research leaders to align funding opportunities with strategic priorities. 
• Maintain accurate pipeline and relationship records within Raiser's Edge.

About You

You will bring: 

• Experience in philanthropy, trust and foundation fundraising, grants or relationship-based fundraising. 
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to craft compelling proposals. 
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capability. 
• Experience building and managing prospect pipelines. 
• Confidence working with senior leaders, researchers and external stakeholders. 
• A proactive and commercially minded approach to opportunity development.  

Experience within medical research, higher education, health, philanthropy or the not-for-profit sector will be highly regarded. 

How to Apply

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with a Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience and your Resume. Please note that you are not required to respond to the criteria in the Position Description.

Applications close Sunday 15 November 2026.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. The preferred applicant for this job will be asked to consent to a police check.

Why Join Us?

• Help fund world-leading neuroscience research.
• Build relationships with influential philanthropic organisations and advisers.
• Enjoy a high-autonomy specialist fundraising role.
• Join a collaborative, ambitious and purpose-driven team.

With a 50-year history, the Florey is the largest brain research centre in the Southern Hemisphere, with teams of researchers dedicated to building knowledge on a range of neurological and psychiatric conditions. Learn more about our Research Impact.

Our reputation for innovative research and our position as the leading brain research institute in the Southern Hemisphere attracts the best and brightest. Connected by our shared mission to improve lives through brain and mental health research, The Florey provides a dynamic and inspiring workplace where you can develop your career. We have a deep commitment to diversity and creating an inclusive workplace culture where our people can excel and thrive and support our exceptional people to make a positive impact on the local and global research community.

Learn more about working at the Florey here.

For enquiries, please contact our People Team on employment@florey.edu.au.