Fundraising Relationship Specialist

*internal applications only*

The role

The Fundraising Relationship Specialist provides high-quality relationship and operational support within the Fundraising team, ensuring donor engagement activities are well coordinated, professional and strategically aligned.

The role supports Gifts in Wills, Mid Value Donor Program and donor care programs by strengthening donor stewardship and assisting with systems, data, documentation and communications that enable teams to work efficiently and deliver a deeply connected donor experience. 

This is a permanent role with the flexibility to be 30.4 to 38 hours per week (0.8FTE – 0.1FTE), based at our corporate offices in South Brisbane.

Who are you?

• A natural relationship-builder with outstanding communication skills


• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities


• Passionate about making a difference in children’s health and wellbeing


• Driven to achieve targets while delivering an exceptional supporter experience


• 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:

• Tertiary qualifications with a major in one of the following fields – Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Media or equivalent level of experience.


• 3+ years of experience within a relationship management, administration or marketing based role.


• Strong customer service and relationship management skills, with clear ability to relate to people of varied ages and cultural backgrounds whilst maintaining respect and professionalism.


• Demonstrated ability to manage a donor pipeline and deliver against revenue and relationship KPIs.


• High level attention to detail, quality control and adherence to administrative procedures.


• Excellent qualities in negotiation, tact, discretion, and an ability to maintain confidentiality.


• A commitment to donor-centred fundraising and the mission of the Children’s Hospital Foundation.

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 3 March 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.