Fundraising Coordinator

Join Our Team as a Fundraising Coordinator

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s health? We are now recruiting for a part-time (4 days per week) ongoing Fundraising Coordinator. Using a high level of relationship management, time management and problem-solving skills, the Fundraising Coordinator will play a vital role in developing and delivering our RCH Champions strategy, with a focus on identifying, stewarding, and growing our community fundraisers. The role will also support year-on-year engagement and stronger integration with the RCH Auxiliaries of the Good Friday Appeal.

Who we are

Founded in 1989, the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Foundation is the fundraising arm of the Royal Children’s Hospital, one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals. The RCH Foundation has the vital role of raising and distributing donated funds to the hospital, enabling the very best patient and family care and support, and saving and improving the lives of our sickest children. While a legally separate organisation, the RCH Foundation works closely with the RCH in achieving its vision.

The Role

The Fundraising Coordinator reports to the Manager, Auxiliaries and Fundraising to achieve maximum success through supporting community groups, individuals and RCH Auxiliaries, organising events or activities whilst stewarding these valued contributors. Central to this role will be planning and coordinating fundraising events and initiatives and growing contributions to the RCH Foundation.

About You

• You are purpose driven and committed to the mission and values of the RCH Foundation.


• You have experience in a Fundraising Coordinator role or environment, preferably with recognised qualifications or hands on experience.


• You have demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end event coordination, ideally working with community fundraisers.


• You have broad stakeholder management experience, including stakeholder support and ideally relationship management.


• You have end-to-end event coordination, preferably alongside excellent customer service skills.


• You have advanced computer literacy, including the Microsoft Office Suite and preferably CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).


• Clear understanding of and personal commitment to the mission and values of the RCH Foundation.

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills, customer service skills and hands on event fundraising experience.


• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, warm and positive personality.


• Demonstrated experience in a support role in a fundraising environment,


• Demonstrated attention to detail, working under own initiative to strict deadlines, managing multiple projects simultaneously, along with excellent problem-solving skills.


• Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive information, ability to be empathetic in the most delicate of situations and always maintaining confidentiality.


• Ability to identify and support fundraising and growth opportunity.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a highly supportive team which consistently rates its culture as one of the best things about working at the RCH Foundation


• Opportunities for professional growth and development


• The chance to make a real impact in the community


• Competitive salary and benefits package, including:
  
  
  
  • Hybrid working model
  
  
  • Salary packaging (up to $15,900)
  
  
  • Three bonus days of leave between Christmas and New Year for the office close-down period
  
  
  • Two additional days of leave per year to support staff wellbeing and mental health
  
  
  • Two additional days of personal leave per year
  
  
  
  

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our mission, we would love to hear from you!

• Download the position description.


• Include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications which do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.


• Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are a great fit for this role on the Bamboo online portal, via the 'Apply For This Job' link.

Please email any enquiries to Megan Harrington, Manager, Auxiliaries and Fundraising, [email protected] using the subject line: Fundraising Coordinator.

Application Deadline: 11pm on Sunday 22 February 2026

Join us and be a part of something meaningful. Together, we can make a difference!

The RCH Foundation is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people with disability.

Commitment to child safety

The welfare of children will always be the RCH Foundation’s first priority, and it has zero-tolerance towards to any actions, behaviours, words or sentiments that may cause harm, including child abuse. Policies and practices are sensitive to the protection of children and, wherever there is contact with children and their families, the aim is to create a child safe environment.

The RCH Foundation is committed to the principles of cultural safety and inclusion of children from diverse backgrounds, and to the safety and inclusion of children with disability and recognises that these principles support the safety of all children.