Statewide Campaigns & Communications Lead

Children's Hospital Foundation; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid work arrangements

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑sue

Annual leave increase: 3 extra days

Corporate healthcare plan

Parental leave and return-to-work aid

Professional development fund

Counselling and wellbeing support

Supervision with a psychologist

Wellness initiatives

Modern office in Southbank

Job summary

Children's Hospital Foundation seeks a Senior Manager, Statewide Campaigns and Communications to lead the statewide Care Closer to Home program and deliver major fundraising announcements. The role supports governance, coordinates ministerial visits and media, and oversees agencies to ensure timely, on-budget delivery.

Based in South Brisbane, the role requires collaboration with hospitals, government partners, and regional teams and may involve travel within Queensland.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years’ experience in senior campaigns, communications, public affairs, media or fundraising.
• Experience delivering integrated fundraising, marketing, communications or PR campaigns.
• Proven ability to manage government engagement, media opportunities and announcements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills tailored for diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of fundraising legislation and charitable giving practices.
• Willingness to travel within Queensland.

Responsibilities

• Lead the statewide Care Closer to Home program, including funding announcements and the Statewide Giving Day.
• Coordinate government administration, ministerial visits, and related media activity.
• Oversee fundraising agency and PR agency relationships, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
• Build trusted relationships with hospitals, hospital foundations and regional partners.

Skills

Collaborative communicator

Highly organised

Political awareness

Relationship management

Project management

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Children's Hospital Foundation seeks a Senior Manager, Statewide Campaigns and Communications to lead the statewide Care Closer to Home program and deliver major fundraising announcements. The role supports governance, coordinates ministerial visits and media, and oversees agencies to ensure timely, on-budget delivery.

Based in South Brisbane, the role requires collaboration with hospitals, government partners, and regional teams and may involve travel within Queensland.