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Company Dancers
We are always on the lookout for energetic, innovative and passionate artists to join our team.
Auditions for Company Dancers are by invitation of the Artistic Director only.
Suitably experienced candidates may apply at any time to audition@waballet.com.au with the subject line “AUDITION APPLICATION” to be considered for an opportunity to audition. Please note that receipt of an application, does not guarantee that an invitation to audition will be furnished.
Only emails sent to the Audition email address will be reviewed.
Your application should please including the following:
- Resume
- Photographs (JPEG preferred)
- Link to online footage of a Classical variation (YouTube or Vimeo)
Western Australian applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
MAJOR GIFTS AND BEQUESTS MANAGER
JOB ROLE: Permanent
CONTRACT HOURS: 0.8 FTE, 30.4 hours per week.
THE COMPANY
West Australian Ballet (WAB) is the State’s flagship dance company, performing a dynamic and extensive series of classical, contemporary and neo-classical dance in Perth, regional Australia and internationally. Our goal is to be recognised for exceptional ballet experiences and leadership within our communities locally and globally, driven by our mission to enrich lives through dance.
THE ROLE OF PHILANTHROPY
The Philanthropy team are critical to the ongoing sustainability of WAB through its active promotion of giving, and support enriching experiences through the power of giving.
WAB seeks to engage staff who are committed to extending dance into the lives of others through its artistic programs and community and school participation activities. WAB offers opportunities across the cultural diversity of WA to contribute to funding artistic positions, the creation of new works or underwriting access and outreach programs in both metropolitan and regional areas.
The Philanthropy team are donor centric in their approach and decision making and are advocates for positive philanthropic giving culture in the greater community. They demonstrate an ongoing commitment to our mission and behaviour consistent with our values - Access, Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Major Gifts and Bequests Manager leads the company’s Major and Specific Purpose Gift and Bequests campaigns. The Major Gifts and Bequests Manager is vital to private stakeholder engagement at WAB, building a portfolio of donors through effective stewardship and cultivation efforts while managing all aspects of an individual’s giving.
KEY DUTIES
- Manages Major and Specific Purpose Gift campaigns and programs and supports the delivery of Annual Giving campaigns.
- Manages the company’s Bequests program.
- Supports the delivery of day-to-day donor services including queries, donation processing, issuing donation receipts, ticket exchanges and event RSVP’s.
- Manages the WAB Alumni Committee including coordinating, attending and minuting meetings.
Please refer to the Position Description for a complete list of duties and responsibilities.
EXPERIENCE
- Tertiary fundraising qualification or a minimum of three years’ experience in a fundraising role with the same or similar functions.
- Arts industry experience, knowledge, or great interest (desirable, not essential).
ESSENTIAL KEY ATTRIBUTES
- Forward-facing, with excellent verbal skills.
- Excellent written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Experience with CRM systems and databases.
- Professional personal presentation.
- Proven ability to produce an accurate body of work under pressure.
- Proven ability to engage with multi-level stakeholders across a range of industries and backgrounds.
- Proven ability to manage time and prioritise tasks while adhering to strict deadlines.
BENEFITS
- Five weeks of annual leave.
- Flexible working from home arrangements.
- Two complimentary tickets, and access to up to 20 discounted tickets, for each season.
- 50% off Adult Ballet Class fees (for staff).
- Access to Arts Industry discounts.
- Working with creative teams from Western Australian, Australia and internationally.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please submit a cover letter addressing the essential selection criteria above and your CV via email to recruitment@waballet.com.au with MAJOR GIFTS AND BEQUESTS MANAGER in the subject line.
Applications close 5pm Monday 29 July 2024. We may close applications earlier if sufficient quality applications are received. Applicants require the right to work in Australia. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.