ADMINISTRATION & EVENTS OFFICER

Toowoomba Hospice Association; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Toowoomba Hospice Association is seeking a hands-on coordinator to support fundraising events, community activities and administration. You will manage sponsorships, tickets, suppliers and event logistics while communicating with donors and partners.

The role also involves creating newsletters and social media content, plus assisting with banking, invoicing and volunteer rosters. A team player with strong organisational skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, events or fundraising.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel.
• Flexibility and willingness to pitch in as needed.
• Experience with Canva and social media is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate fundraising events and community activities.
• Manage sponsorships, ticketing, suppliers and event-day logistics.
• Handle donor and community communications.
• Create newsletters, social media content and website updates.
• Provide general office administration and financial tasks.
• Support Volunteer Coordinator with rosters, training and recognition.

Job description

Working closely with the Business Manager, Administration Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator and wider Hospice team, you'll help with a varied, hands-on role combining fundraising and events, administration, community engagement and volunteer support.

Key responsibilities

Planning and coordinating Hospice fundraising events and community activities

Sponsorships, ticketing, suppliers and event-day organisation

Donor, sponsor and community communications

Newsletters, social media, promotional material and website content

General office administration and correspondence

Banking, EFTPOS, invoicing and financial administration

Supporting the Volunteer Coordinator with volunteer communications, rosters, training and recognition activities

Building and maintaining positive relationships with community supporters

About you

Friendly, professional and confident communicating with people

Highly organised and able to juggle competing priorities

Comfortable working independently while also being a genuine team player

Experienced in administration, events, fundraising — or a combination of these areas

Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel

Creative and willing to contribute ideas

Flexible, practical and happy to lend a hand when needed

Experience with Canva and social media would be an advantage

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