Head of Philanthropy Partnerships (Remote)

Environmental Jobs; Sydney; Remote; AUD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Regular travel

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Watershed Foundation is seeking a senior philanthropy executive to lead long-term partnerships with philanthropists, families and foundations. You will work to align funders’ goals with Watershed’s programs addressing climate, energy, AI and democracy, while collaborating with advisers and staff to design shared strategies.

The role is remote-first with regular travel within Australia and internationally, reporting to Watershed’s Co-Directors and program leads.

Qualifications

• Senior philanthropy executive with strong networks in Australian philanthropy and exposure to international funders.
• Proven experience in philanthropic partnerships, major gifts or advisory roles.
• Ability to translate complex issues into clear strategy and persuasive proposals.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with philanthropic funders and intermediaries in Australia and internationally.
• Set priorities and engagement approaches across Watershed Foundation's portfolio.
• Prepare strategy, briefings and proposals for key funder relationships and lead stewardship.
• Identify emerging issues in Australia and build cases for philanthropic action.
• Convene funders and partners through briefings, roundtables and co-funding structures.
• Build systems to turn conversations into multi-year funding relationships.

Skills

Philanthropy partnerships

Strategic advisory

Networking in philanthropy

Collaborative leadership

Policy framing

Job description

Watershed Foundation is seeking a senior philanthropy executive to lead long-term partnerships with philanthropists, families and foundations. You will work to align funders’ goals with Watershed’s programs addressing climate, energy, AI and democracy, while collaborating with advisers and staff to design shared strategies.

The role is remote-first with regular travel within Australia and internationally, reporting to Watershed’s Co-Directors and program leads.