Barwon Health Foundation – Geelong, Victoria
Barwon Health Foundation plays a vital role in investing in world-class health care, delivered close to home. With a major capital campaign on the horizon, in support of the new Barwon Women & Children's, the Foundation is entering an exciting era of growth and impact.
We are seeking exceptional leaders to join its newly structured senior leadership team to continue the Foundation's mission of life-changing impact to patients, families and clinicians.
Above and beyond professional expertise, we are looking for senior leaders who are deeply connected and embedded in Geelong—people who live, work, and play in our region and who are genuinely passionate about shaping a healthier future for our community. Leaders who see this not just as a role, but as a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of local families, strengthen the fabric of our region, and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.
Head of Fundraising
As Head of Fundraising, you will lead a high-performing, highly-skilled team to deliver multi-million-dollar outcomes across events, corporate and community partnerships, workplace giving, social enterprise, and volunteer engagement. This is a strategic yet hands-on role that touches every part of the fundraising ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and lead the organisational wide fundraising strategy covering events, community fundraising, corporate partnerships, and diverse and commercial income streams.
Strengthen volunteer engagement, donor stewardship, and recognition programs.
Performance Metrics
Building a strong, diversified fundraising pipeline and year-on-year growth.
Well-attended, profitable events and long-term corporate partnerships.
Diversified income streams through commercial and social enterprise activities.
A high-performing and engaged team delivering meaningful experiences for donors.
About You
Senior leadership experience in fundraising, preferably in health or NFP sectors.
Proven success across multiple fundraising channels and large-scale events (further experience in Bequests and Major Donations an advantage).
Commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and people leadership skills.
Head of Impact
The Head of Impact is the Foundation's champion of donor experience and storytelling. You will unify communications, marketing, campaigns, stewardship, data analytics, CRM, and grant reporting into a clear, compelling narrative that demonstrates the real impact of donations and funds raised for Barwon Health.
Key Responsibilities
Lead donor experience strategy and impact reporting to strengthen trust and engagement.
Oversee campaigns, communications, media, marketing, and digital channels.
Guide grant program outcomes and reporting, ensuring transparency and insight-driven decisions.
Performance Metrics
Donors feel valued, inspired, and connected to the impact of their giving.
You and your team deliver clear, compelling communication of how community contribution transforms care.
Integrated, data-informed campaigns are delivered which perform and resonate with all stakeholders of Barwon Health.
About You
Senior leadership experience in communications, marketing, donor experience, or related fields.
Exceptional storytelling skills and ability to translate complex insights into engaging narratives.
End-to-end high-performing campaign experience.
Proven ability to design outstanding donor experiences and lead cross-functional teams.
Location & Community
Both roles are based in Geelong. Local knowledge, community & corporate engagement, and understanding the region's nuances are essential for success. Join the Barwon Health Foundation to make a real difference in the provision of healthcare services in the Greater Geelong region.
For further information, please enquire with Maree Herath, Director, Harvest Talent Recruitment and People Solutions on. Alternatively, apply now.
Early applicants are encouraged as the role will be screened and potentially placed prior to Christmas.
Harvest Recruitment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who values the contributions that a diverse workforce can bring to our community. Harvest Recruitment offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities on request.
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