Ready to drive transformational giving with one of Australia’s most trusted charities?

We’re on the lookout for a strategic and relationship-focused leader to step into the role of Manager, Trusts & Foundations at The Salvation Army Australia. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategic Relationships, you’ll play a key role in shaping and executing our Trusts & Foundations strategy.

About Salvos

The Salvation Army Australia is an international Christian movement, united by faith and giving hope where it’s needed most. Across Australia – in cities, country towns and rural communities – their work touches every demographic and age group. They are involved in national issues while also bringing hope to people who may be experiencing hardship or injustice.

The Role – Manager, Trusts & Foundations

As the Trusts and Foundations Manager, you will lead a small team and develop and execute The Salvation Army’s inaugural Trusts & Foundations strategy. You will oversee a national portfolio of philanthropic Trusts, Foundations, and Ancillary Funds. This is a unique opportunity to combine leadership, strategic thinking, and storytelling to position The Salvation Army as a partner of choice for funders who want to see their contributions make a lasting impact.

What Awaits You:

• Lead and mentor a small, high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and mission-aligned culture.
• Design and spearhead the first ever national Trusts and Foundations strategy, with a focus on PAF and PuAF engagement.
• Manage a national portfolio of philanthropic funders, ensuring strong, values-driven relationships.
• Oversee the full funding lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
• Collaborate across departments to craft large-scale, strategic funding proposals that drive impact.
• Track sector trends and champion the value of philanthropy within the organisation to strengthen TSA’s positioning as a preferred funding partner.

Your Skills and Attributes:

• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and execute strategic plans effectively.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in philanthropy, fundraising, or Trusts & Foundations grant writing.
• Demonstrated success in securing grants and crafting compelling funding submissions.
• Strong relationship-building skills with high-net-worth individuals and senior stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of fundraising best practices and the non-profit sector, ideally within faith-based or charitable organisations.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and project management abilities, with a collaborative and values-driven approach.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary and Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary with access to not-for-profit salary packaging. Additional perks include free onsite parking and a range of consumer discounts.
• Flexible Work Options: Enjoy a hybrid working arrangement.
• Professional Development: The Salvation Army is committed to your personal and professional growth. You'll have access to ongoing training, development opportunities, and pathways for career progression.
• Family and Lifestyle Support: Equal parental leave, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and the Fitness Passport for health and wellbeing.
• Extra Leave Opportunities: Access up to 8 weeks of leave annually through Salvos purchased leave scheme, plus 5 days of paid leave each year to contribute to TSA programs or mission-based activities.
• Purpose-Driven Culture: Join an organisation grounded in faith, compassion, and justice. Your work will directly support transformative programs that impact lives and communities across Australia.

How to Apply

The Salvation Army has the support from Beaumont People in recruiting this role. Please direct all enquiries to Finlay Andrewartha ([email protected]) for a friendly discussion, using the subject line: Trusts & Foundations Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications will be reviewed, and candidates progressed regularly so please apply as soon as possible.

At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.