Fundraising & Marketing Lead - Indigenous-Focused, Flexible

Lifeline Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Program

Office in central location

Job summary

Lifeline Australia’s 13YARN program seeks a Fundraising and Marketing Lead to develop and deliver fundraising, marketing, brand, and community engagement activities. The role combines strategy with hands-on execution across digital, print, and media channels, leading content creation and campaigns aligned with Indigenous-led governance.

The role focuses on growing sustainable revenue, increasing awareness among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and the broader public, and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated fundraising and/or marketing experience.
• Strong multi-channel marketing knowledge including digital and content marketing.
• Hands-on content creation and graphic design skills using Canva/Adobe.
• Experience managing social media channels end to end, including paid campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for digital channels.
• Strong analytical skills to track and report performance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulation and best practice in Australia is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a fundraising strategy aligned to 13YARN priorities and growth targets.
• Identify and grow fundraising streams such as individual giving, regular giving, appeals, partnerships and community fundraising.
• Monitor and report on fundraising performance with insights for decision making.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, supporters, and funding partners.
• Lead the development and execution of marketing plans to increase awareness and engagement.
• Protect and maintain the 13YARN brand across channels and touchpoints.
• Oversee content creation across digital, print and media platforms.
• Plan and run organic and paid social media campaigns with budget management.
• Manage social media content calendar and community engagement.
• Track, analyse and report on social and content performance monthly.

Skills

Fundraising

Marketing

Social media management

Content creation

Graphic design

Campaign management

Donor relations

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

CRM platforms

Social scheduling tools

Meta advertising

Job description

Lifeline Australia’s 13YARN program seeks a Fundraising and Marketing Lead to develop and deliver fundraising, marketing, brand, and community engagement activities. The role combines strategy with hands-on execution across digital, print, and media channels, leading content creation and campaigns aligned with Indigenous-led governance.

The role focuses on growing sustainable revenue, increasing awareness among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and the broader public, and