Join Our Team as a Fundraising Coordinator
Are you passionate about making a difference in children's health? We are currently recruiting for a full‐time, ongoing Fundraising Coordinator. The RCH Foundation has a rich history of dedicated supporters who fundraise for the hospital in their communities. This includes, the RCH1000 Membership Program, community groups, individuals, and the RCH Auxiliaries.
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 is responsible for delivering a high‐quality supporter experience that drives increased participation and grows the number of fundraisers involved with the organisation. The role supports and develops all community‐based fundraising activities while assisting in the growth of net income across loyal fundraisers through the provision of expert advice and guidance. In addition, the role facilitates engagement between individuals within the community and RCH Auxiliary members, with the aim of increasing both fundraising revenue and Auxiliary membership.
About You
* You are purpose-driven and committed to the mission and values of the RCH Foundation.
* You have high attention to detail and solution-focused problem-solving skills.
* You have high-level stakeholder management skills and recognised event qualifications or hands‐on experience.
* You are an excellent communicator, with strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with donors, community members, and key stakeholders, including the organisation's Leadership Team.
* You have excellent planning and organisational abilities to coordinate events, campaigns, and fundraising activities.
* You have the ability to work in a busy, high-volume environment, often with competing timelines.
* You have advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, and ideally also have experience using Salesforce CRM.
* Ideally, you will have experience working with community fundraisers and in the stewardship of a fundraising committee.
* You have a 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 attention to detail, working under own initiative to strict deadlines, leading 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.
* Solutions focussed attitude when navigating complex groups.
* Proven experience meeting and exceeding budgets.
* A solid understanding of CRM, Donor Management systems (currently Salesforce) combined with proven ability to understand data segmentation and reporting.
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:
o Hybrid working model
o Salary packaging (up to $15,900)
o Three bonus days of leave between Christmas and New Year for the office close‐down period
o Two additional days of leave per year to support staff wellbeing and mental health
o 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, at megan.harrington@rch.org.au using the subject line: Fundraising Coordinator.
Application Deadline: 11pm on Sunday 31 May 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 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.
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