Organisation : Cancer Council Victoria
Location : Melbourne (East Melbourne)
Work type : Full-time
Profession : Fundraising
Sector : Foundations, Trusts & Philanthropy
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $73,698 to $79,370 p.a. + super + NFP benefits
Application closing date : 18 Jun, 2025
About the organisation
- Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer ‘Not for Profit’ organisation
- Inspire support for, and engagement in, Cancer Council campaigns
- Full time, ongoing position
- Hybrid working environment combining working from home and in a brand-new CBD office located at 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne
About the environment
Since our establishment in 1936, Cancer Council Victoria has developed an international reputation for our innovative work in cancer research, prevention and support. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, we play a leading role in reducing the impact of all cancers on all people.
The Fundraising and Communications Division is responsible for ensuring that Cancer Council maintains a visible, engaging presence in the community; and to inspire and activate support from Victorians.
This is achieved through best-practice high volume fundraising approaches; exceptional relationship management of high value supporters including major donors, charitable foundations, corporate partners and Gifts in Wills supporters; delivery of iconic fundraising events; and product sales and royalties through our retail arm.
The Individual and Community Giving Unit is accountable for the strategy and implementation of key fundraising activities to drive diversified and sustainable income growth. This dynamic unit takes a continuous improvement approach to innovation and business development, ensuring supporters have a great experience supporting Cancer Council.
The unit is responsible for Cancer Council Victoria’s mass market fundraising activities to increase supporter contributions annually and secure long-term income. Working across multiple digital and offline channels and campaigns, the unit comprises direct marketing appeals, regular giving, peer-to-peer, community engagement and retail revenue streams.
About the role
About the opportunity
We are seeking a Community Giving Coordinator to join the Fundraising and Communications Division. Reporting to the Community Giving Manager your role is to:
- Actively take part and support the Community Giving Team to plan, implement, optimise and evaluate campaigns, ensuring targets are met or exceeded
- Build and nurture relationships with volunteers, event planning committees and fundraisers to retain and grow participation in, and revenue from fundraising activities
- With the support of the Community Giving Manager, project manage successful execution of Fundraising and Peer-to-peer campaigns, including maintaining coinciding websites and communications journeys
- Forecast and maintain assigned event and campaign budgets to achieve fundraising targets and effective expenditure management
- Actively participate in a culture of learning, innovation and continuous improvements within the team, unit and division
All about you
We are looking for someone with:
- Relevant qualification and/or experience in Fundraising, Event Management, Marketing, Communications or related field
- Demonstrated experience in identifying, securing and developing successful relationships with volunteer community groups, third-party fundraisers, local businesses and councils to achieve fundraising goals
- Strong organisation and time management skills with an ability to work autonomously and the proven ability to meet tight deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to carry out duties professionally, with tact and diplomacy ensuring privacy and confidentiality requirements are maintained
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to take initiative
- Excellent written, oral communication, financial and project management skills
- Advanced skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to travel to metro and regional Victoria, outside of regular business hours and weekend work required, with Time in Lieu accrual available.
- Ability to lift and move semi-heavy items at events (e.g. marquees/marquee weights)
- Must have a valid driving licence and be confident to drive a 1 tonne van to events when required
- Experience with Salesforce CRM
What we can offer you
- Base salary of $73,698 to $79,370 p.a. (dependant on experience, pro rata for part time) plus 11.5% superannuation
- Salary packaging benefits of $15,900 plus meals/entertainment $2,650 p.a. https://www.accesspay.com.au/employee/what-is-salary-packaging/
- Novated car leasing
- 17.5% leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements including working from home options to support excellent work-life balance
- Cultural leave of up to 5 days paid
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and up to 12 months unpaid leave
- A comprehensive employee assistance program
- A range of wellness initiatives such as flu vaccination, mental and general well-being support, and discounted health insurance
- A range of personal and professional development initiatives such as study support, in-house, external, and on-line learning options as well as the opportunity to apply for scholarships
- The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by cancer
How to apply
To apply and for more info
To apply for this opportunity, visit www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers/job-opportunities to download a Position Description and upload your Resume and Cover Letter. Ensure that your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria detailed within the Position Description. For more information contact Renee Gani (Community Giving Manager) at renee.gani@cancervic.org.au
Cancer Council will only contact applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We are also unable to respond to recruitment agency enquiries.
All offers of employment will be made subject to satisfactory completion of employment checks including evidence of right to work in Australia, a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check (as required).
Applications close 18 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Cancer Council Victoria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cancer Council Victoria is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, all applicants will be considered for employment. We encourage all people to apply including people who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, identify as LGBTIQA+, have a disability, or are part of our culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Please quote in application: Community Giving Coordinator via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Foundations_Trusts_and_Philanthropy
