Community Fundraising & Partnerships Lead

Mater Foundation Limited; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities across. .

Professional development and learning

Generous salary packaging

Health and wellbeing support

Fitness Passport access and discounts

Discounted parking and discounts at C•

Job summary

Mater Foundation Limited in Rockhampton is seeking a Community Relationship Manager to grow support for life-changing healthcare across Central Queensland. This full-time, permanent role focuses on building relationships with clinicians, supporters and local groups to drive fundraising and community engagement.

You’ll lead campaigns such as major events, identify new opportunities, and work with internal teams to deliver supporter-centric fundraising initiatives across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, community development, event management, or a related field.
• At least two years’ experience in relationship management or fundraising.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisation and project management skills, including timelines and budgets.
• Experience working with CRM databases and online fundraising platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with community fundraisers, local businesses, service clubs, hospital auxiliaries, Mater teams and community organisations.
• Support community fundraisers and event participants with guidance, resources and stewardship to help them achieve their fundraising goals.
• Coordinate community fundraising campaigns, third-party fundraising activities, peer-to-peer events and community initiatives.
• Identify new opportunities to grow community participation, engagement and fundraising income across Central Queensland.
• Represent Mater Foundation at community events and activities, acting as an enthusiastic ambassador for Mater.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver supporter-focused fundraising and engagement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate supporter records and monitor fundraising activity, providing insights to support continuous improvement.
• Identify and refer potential major donors, corporate partners and other fundraising opportunities to the relevant teams.
• Support community events across North Queensland, including Townsville, as required.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship management

Event management

Project management

CRM databases

Microsoft Office

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Experience in fundraising or related field

Tools

CRM databases

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Mater Foundation Limited in Rockhampton is seeking a Community Relationship Manager to grow support for life-changing healthcare across Central Queensland. This full-time, permanent role focuses on building relationships with clinicians, supporters and local groups to drive fundraising and community engagement.

You’ll lead campaigns such as major events, identify new opportunities, and work with internal teams to deliver supporter-centric fundraising initiatives across the region.