Manager, Philanthropy

Bring your skills, compassion and care to support people affected by alcohol and other drugs. Join our team at Odyssey House NSW and help us reconnect lives, families and communities. 

Be part of the diverse and inclusive culture we’re building in which our clients, staff and broader community feel safe, respected and valued.  

Take your opportunity to thrive at a leading not-for-profit where we trust in your limitless potential. 

Odyssey House NSW’s trauma-informed services set us apart as a leader in the support service space for alcohol and other drugs dependency. Our teams help clients to meet their goals and address underlying trauma and mental health issues, while also developing new skills to improve all aspects of their lives. 

We provide a diverse range of services to individuals, families and community education. Our services include withdrawal services; one-on-one assessment and treatment by psychologists and counsellors; group therapy; residential rehabilitation; and free education at Odyssey College.

 Our organisation takes safeguarding children and young people seriously, and as an employee of Odyssey House NSW, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Code of Conduct.

Find us at our head office in Redfern and at our network of residential rehabilitation and community sites which span across Greater Sydney, the Southern Highlands and Blue Mountains. 

If you are interested in this opportunity, meet the selection criteria and believe you are a great fit for our organisation, apply using the link.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Philanthropy Manager
Join a purpose-driven organisation and team making a real difference in people’s lives. In this lead role, you will drive high-value fundraising across major donors, corporates, trusts & foundations, and the capital campaign - building meaningful relationships, and delivering sustainable impact.

Working closely with the CEO, Executive Directors and Board, you’ll shape strategy, grow income, and play a key role in expanding vital services for people affected by addiction. This is an exciting opportunity to build and strengthen a high-value fundraising program in a supportive, dynamic and collaborative environment.

One direct report. Flexible work arrangements and salary packaging available.

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Proven experience in high-value fundraising (major donors, trusts & foundations, and/or corporate partnerships)
• Strong track record of growing income and meeting targets
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing staff
• Excellent relationship-building skills, including engaging senior stakeholders
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including proposal and grant writing
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute and deliver results
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience using CRM systems (preferably Raiser’s Edge)
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable, with a genuine passion for purpose-driven work
• Flexibility to attend occasional out-of-hours events and travel to site locations as part of stakeholder engagement
• Right to live and work in Australia.
• National Criminal History Check <1 yr old
• Working With Children paid employee Clearance.
• COVID Vaccinated

For more information on the role, please contact:

Fiona Jessiman

Fundraising Manager

**************@odysseyhouse.com.au