Community Fundraising Coordinator

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

The Community Fundraising Coordinator is key for driving the growth, performance, and supporter experience of the our community fundraising program. This role leads the coordination and delivery of campaigns, builds strong and lasting relationships with fundraisers, and implements initiatives that attract new participants and maximise fundraising potential.

Working closely with internal teams and external partners, the Coordinator takes a data-driven and supporter-centric approach to grow participation, increase campaign income, and strengthen the organisation’s position as a leader in community fundraising.

This role has the flexibility to be between 0.8 FTE to full-time and is based at our corporate offices in South Brisbane.

Who are you?

• You bring experience in community or peer-to-peer fundraising, event management, or supporter engagement.


• You’re a natural relationship builder, confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders


• You have excellent organisational skills and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


• You’re proactive, adaptable and take initiative to get things done


• You communicate clearly and professionally, both written and verbal


• You enjoy working as part of a team and contribute to a positive, collaborative culture


• You have a data-driven mindset, with proficiency in reporting and campaign analysis


• You’re a creative thinker with a passion for staying up to date with industry trends

Key criteria

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

• Tertiary or vocational qualification in role related discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education.


• Minimum 2 years experience in fundraising or related role.


• Proven experience in community or peer-to-peer fundraising, event management, or supporter engagement.


• Demonstrated ability to deliver against participation and income targets.


• Strong relationship-building skills with a customer-first mindset.


• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.

Desirable

• Experience using fundraising and marketing platforms (e.g., Dynamics, Funraisin, GoFundraise, Grassrootz).


• Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practice in Australia.

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 Thursday 16 April 2026, 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 [email protected].


• 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.