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Our purpose is to end homelessness for every person who walks through our doors, with care and without judgement.

We share a passion to provide a voice for the most vulnerable and to give them the tools to rebuild their lives. We create respectful environments and provide services that are easily accessible.

Like many not-for-profit organisations, we value warm-heartedness and kindness in our employees. What sets our team members apart? Tenacity.

Read more about our Mission and Values here.

Our team is made up of full-time and part-time professionals, working across social work, health and business services. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

What we can offer

The health and wellbeing of our employees is really important to us. That’s why we offer an employee assistance program (EAP), flu vaccinations, access to bicycles, self-care seminars and an extra day of leave - a ‘Ferris Bueller Day'.

As well as the option to salary-package (part-time and full-time employees only) we support our team with professional development, mentoring and training opportunities.

Current vacancies

Current vacancies are advertised here and on Seek.  

Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager

Working within a fast-paced, multi-disciplined Communications and Fundraising team, use your business development and relationship-building skills to generate income which underpins program and service delivery to people experiencing homelessness.

You’ll be joining a team who works hard to do their part in ending homelessness in South Australia.

As our Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager, you’ll be responsible for developing and implementing an effective relationship management approach with high-value supporters, to deliver significant and sustainable income to support our homelessness services and programs.  

How you will make a difference

You’ll use your experience and skill to cultivate profitable and mutually beneficial relationships, across existing and prospective major donors, corporates, philanthropic organisations, and Gift in Wills supporters.

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring donors feel engaged with Hutt St Centre through the development of relationships; implementation engagement plans; provision of information and analysis; and delivery of acquittal and impact reporting.

What you’ll need to succeed

You'll be a proactive go-getter who loves to research, identify and inspire new business and philanthropic relationships with strong influencing skills.

You'll be a switched-on and energetic communicator with experience in fundraising, business development or sales. A natural networker who enjoys inspiring others, you'll have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness.

Key to your success in this role, you’ll have:

  • Proven experience in driving income by developing and managing long-lasting donor and stakeholder relationships.
  • Proven success in creating and developing relationships through networking and referrals.
  • Excellent communication skills including for impact reporting, proposals and supporter communications.
  • Experience and enjoyment of public speaking and delivering presentations.
  • Demonstrated experience in a similar role (sales/business development/marketing).
  • Tertiary qualified in either marketing, fundraising or a related discipline and/or have proven experience in a fundraising, marketing, business development or sales environment.  

We’re looking for someone who places the interests of our clients, donors and fundraisers as the priority, and understands the importance of collaboration in achieving these goals.

Due to the engagement and support activities within partnerships and philanthropy portfolio, flexibility to work out of hours is required.  

You must have, or be willing to obtain both a satisfactory National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check, and you must have a valid SA driver’s licence. 

Benefits

  • Passionate caring team who are united in our purpose to end homelessness
  • An annual Ferris Bueller Day Off! (Additional leave day)
  • A focus on wellbeing
  • Increase your take-home pay by salary packaging

How to apply

Contribute your relationship-building and business development skills in support of people on the journey to rebuild their lives. Apply now for the role of Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager.

Click here for a copy of the Position Description

Please apply via SEEK or call Courtney Arthur, People & Culture Manager, on 08 8418 2500 for a confidential discussion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

Events Coordinator

Are you a skilled and passionate events professional looking to make a difference for people experiencing homelessness?

Hutt St Centre is seeking an Events Coordinator to join their team of dedicated fundraising and communications professionals united in their vision to end homelessness.


As the Events Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in delivering impactful events to support key fundraising and advocacy objectives. You will be responsible for coordinating a wide range of events, including the signature event 'Walk a Mile in My Boots'. This is a hands-on role where you will oversee, plan and deliver a range of professionally run events.

Key responsibilities

  • Plan, develop and deliver event operations and logistics for major fundraising events.
  • Coordinate functions that include donor engagement and stewardship activities.
  • Provide guidance to corporate and community-based fundraising events.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with agencies, contractors, and suppliers.
  • Maintain effective communication across the team on the status of all events in progress.
  • Work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to organise volunteers for fundraising events and functions.
  • Ensure events are professionally run and managed, and keep abreast of the latest developments/best practices in event management.
  • Evaluate and measure the success of events implementation and roll-out, providing detailed and high-quality reports.

Skills and Experience

  • 2+ years' experience in end-to-end event management, with well-developed project management skills.
  • Proven experience in developing and coordinating successful events of varying scales in the corporate and/or not-for-profit sector.
  • Experience in developing and implementing detailed project plans.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining an eye for detail.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills appropriate to establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supporters, donors, and the wider community.
  • Solutions orientated - looks to overcome setbacks with good grace and a positive, forward-thinking attitude.
  • Initiative and flexibility to positively adjust to changing requirements and situations.
  • Experience working with volunteers is desirable.

A National Police Clearance and DHS working with Children's Check are mandatory requirements for this role.

Benefits

  • Permanent full-time
  • Central location in the Adelaide CBD
  • Be a part of a passionate and caring team who are united in a purpose to end homelessness
  • A Ferris Bueller Day off! (Additional leave day)

How to apply

Contribute your events and project management skills in support of people on the journey to rebuild their lives. Apply now for the role of Events Coordinator.

Click here for a copy of the Position Description

Please apply via SEEK or call Dione Chrisakis on 08 82163512 for a confidential discussion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

Campaigns Coordinator

Are you a highly-organised marketing or project management professional looking to make a difference for people experiencing homelessness?

Hutt St Centre is seeking a Campaigns Coordinator to join our team of dedicated fundraising and communications professionals united in our vision to end homelessness.

As a key member of the Advocacy team, you will support the delivery of major fundraising campaigns to help achieve Hutt St Centre achieve our fundraising, communications, and brand objectives.

Your role will be pivotal to the successful delivery and growth of Hutt St Centre's fundraising campaigns and donor engagement. You will coordinate and deliver fundraising appeals and campaigns, regular giving programs and peer-to-peer campaigns. Additionally, you will assist with data management, campaign analysis and reporting to optimise the impact of campaigns and advocacy initiatives.

Key responsibilities

  • Support the coordination and delivery of integrated direct marketing fundraising campaigns including Winter and Christmas Campaigns as well as biannual Newsletter appeals.
  • Support the delivery of Hutt St Centre's annual peer-to-peer campaign - Walk a Mile in My Boots.
  • Lead stewardship and engagement activities for partners, donors, and fundraisers.
  • Develop and implement stewardship journeys and activities to demonstrate appreciation of donors.
  • Assist with data management, campaign analysis, and reporting.
  • Maintain up-to-date information in the CRM system and related databases.
  • Provide input into annual strategic planning and budget process.

Skills and experience

  • Minimum 2 years' experience in planning, coordinating, and delivering integrated campaigns and events.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow project plans and time-lines and monitor progress within required standards.
  • Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience proofreading communications for mass distribution.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills appropriate to establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supporters, donors, and the wider community.
  • Experience using fundraising platforms such as Salesforce (or a similar CRM) and content management systems.
  • Ability to use email marketing software (e.g., Autopilot, Mail Chimp, Campaign Monitor).
  • Solutions-orientated and flexible approach to change.
  • Ability to work effectively both autonomously and collaboratively with other team members.
  • Previous experience in the not-for-profit sector and a commitment to philanthropy is desirable.

Benefits

  • Permanent full-time
  • Central location in the Adelaide CBD
  • Be a part of a passionate and caring team who are united in a purpose to end homelessness
  • A Ferris Bueller Day off! (Additional leave day)

A National Police Clearance and DHS working with Children's Check are mandatory requirements for this role.

How to apply

Contribute your marketing and project management skills in support of people on the journey to rebuild their lives. Apply now for the role of Campaigns Coordinator.

Click here for a copy of the Position Description

Please apply via SEEK or call Dione Chrisakis on 08 82163512 for a confidential discussion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.