Jobs at Burrinja

Behind every exhibition, performance and workshop at Burrinja is a dedicated team committed to supporting artists and delivering inspiring experiences. Join us and play a part in shaping the cultural life of our region.

Positions Vacant

Burrinja is recruiting a Grants & Fundraising Coordinator on a casual basis.

Reporting to the CEO & Creative Director, this role is responsible for increasing Burrinja’s revenue from grants, philanthropy, sponsorships and donations through strategic identification of opportunities, relationship-building, and preparation of high-quality funding submissions. Our ideal candidate has demonstrated experience in fundraising, grant writing, philanthropy, business development and/or professional writing, with a track record of achieving organisational goals. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, and people of all ages. 

This is offered as a casual role, with work requirements expected to average approximately 10 hours per fortnight.  

For more information about the role, please refer to the Position Description. 

Applications should be emailed to the CEO & Creative Director at melanie.burge@burrinja.org.au in the following format: 

• Cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria of no more than 2 pages 
• Resume/CV of no more than 2 pages

To discuss the role in more detail after reading the Position Description, please email melanie.burge@burrinja.org.au or call 0467 193 893. 

Burrinja is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require this information in an alternative format, or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments to support your application or participation in the recruitment process, please contact Melanie Burge via email or phone. We welcome these conversations and will work with you to identify suitable arrangements. 

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 25 October. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on Friday 6 and Tuesday 10 November.