About Us Children’s Hospital Foundation funds cutting-edge equipment, vital research and on the ground support for kids with all illnesses, injuries and conditions, throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales. We identify and action gaps in funding and support right across the kids’ health landscape – the places left lacking but no less deserving. Be the Difference Are you ready to be part of something special? It is an exciting time to join the Children’s Hospital Foundation as we embark on a period of transformation to achieve our ambitious five-year strategy. We aren’t just evolving; we are revolutionising how we make a difference to sick kids across Queensland. We value who you are, not just your skillset. We are looking for people who purposeful, wholehearted, collaborative, curious and courageous. People who are prepared to lead from where they stand and who are excited to build it with us. We are shaking things up and transforming how we operate, how we raise funds and how we deliver the greatest impact for sick and injured children and young people across Queensland. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, then we want to meet you! The role This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow the Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Individual Giving program, ensuring a supporter-centric approach to generating income and engaging donors. Your primary accountability is to drive strategic and operational excellence across individual giving channels including digital, regular giving, donor acquisition, and appeals to support our long-term sustainability and purpose. You will lead the development and execution of innovative fundraising strategies, manage a team and external partners, and ensure data-driven decision-making to optimise campaign performance and donor experiences. With a strong focus on collaboration, you’ll work closely with Marketing and the wider Fundraising team to create seamless and inspiring donor journeys. Reporting directly to the Head of Mass Fundraising and Engagement your role is pivotal in ensuring our campaigns are strategic, well-executed, and deliver measurable results that make a real difference to sick children in Queensland. This is a permanent full-time role, based at our corporate offices in South Brisbane. Who are you? An effective communicator who is passionate about providing an excellent experience and donor journey. A ‘go-getter’ with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. An organiser who is passionate about the detail and delivery of quality work. A warm, welcoming and genuine person who is passionate about making a difference. Key criteria To be successful in this role, you will possess the following: Qualifications in marketing and/or communications or equivalent level of experience. Minimum 4 years’ experience in related role. Demonstrated experience with acquisition and retention/stewardship of individual donors. Demonstrated experience with multi-channel direct marketing/fundraising campaign and integrating across multiple channels including digital, print, telemarketing campaigns. Experience in the negotiation and ongoing management of external suppliers. Experience planning, briefing, coordinating stakeholders, implementing, and reporting. Strong numerical ability and financial modelling skills. Excellent project and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects within tight timeframes and perform under pressure. What is our difference? When you join the team, you’re not just doing another ‘job’. You are playing your part, bringing about real change, creating the difference every kid deserves. Our team is passionate, inclusive, fun and caring. You will also be able to access a range of benefits and programs to help you be the best version of you, including: A market-competitive salary package 3 bonus days of annual leave NFP salary packaging benefits Work/life balance through flexible and hybrid working Learning and development opportunities Free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support for you and your family Corporate health care plan Modern open plan office overlooking South Bank How to apply Select , complete the application form and upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability. For a copy of the position description please click here and to learn more about the Children's Hospital Foundation please go to our website https://childrens.org.au/ Applications close COB Tuesday 9 September 2025, however they will be reviewed during this time. Please Note: If you require any adjustments to submit your application, please get in touch with us at recruitment@childrens.org.au . We welcome and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people living with a disability, the LGBTQI community, people with neurological differences, mature age workers, as well as parents and carers returning to the workforce. To be eligible for permanent employment within the Children’s Hospital Foundation you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident. The Children’s Hospital Foundation is committed to child safety. The Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 requires that people who work with children in certain categories of employment undergo the ‘working with children’ check. All Foundation employees must be eligible for a Blue Suitability Card, issued by the Department of Justice and Attorney-General. The issue and maintenance of a positive suitability notice is a requirement for continued employment at the Foundation.
