About Make-A-Wish Australia
Make-A-Wish is one of Australia's most trusted charities and part of the largest wish-granting organisations in the world.
We create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Every day, our team works to bring hope and joy when it's needed most. We partner with children with life threatening conditions, their families, and medical teams to grant wishes as unique as the children who imagine them. At Make-A-Wish, our mission is to grant the wish of every eligible child as we believe these wishes complement treatment, build resilience and bring hope to these children and their families when they need it most.
Make-A-Wish Australia is a values-driven, child-safe organisation committed to inclusion, ethical conduct, and community engagement. We prioritise the wellbeing and protection of children throughout their wish journey and embed inclusive principles across all operations. We maintain high standards of governance, transparency, and ethical behaviour, and actively work to ensure our leadership and volunteer base are representative of Australia's diverse communities.
About The Corporate Partnerships & Events Coordinator Role
In this role, you will drive the acquisition of new small to medium business (SME) partners for Make-A-Wish, growing workplace giving and supporting the Work for Wishes program.
Alongside building new partnerships, you will play a key role in leading and delivering corporate activations and fundraising events such as Trees of Joy, Pickleball, and the Inspire Lunch. These experiences are critical in both acquiring new partners and deepening engagement with existing supporters.
You will manage the journey from first connection through to event delivery and ongoing partnership growth, creating meaningful, high-quality experiences that connect businesses to our purpose. Through both your acquisition focus and event delivery, you will help bring joy, hope, and life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses.
More Specifically, You Will
* Identify, engage, and acquire new SME corporate partners, building a strong pipeline and converting opportunities into active partnerships.
* Support the growth of programs such as Wishes at Work and Workplace Giving through proactive outreach and relationship development.
* Support the acquisition and management of business sponsorship for Make-A-Wish gala events, working with partners to maximise both impact and brand experience.
* Develop tailored partnership proposals that align business objectives with Make-A-Wish priorities.
* Plan and deliver corporate activations and fundraising events, including Trees of Joy, Pickleball, Inspire Lunch, and other engagement initiatives.
* Manage end-to-end event coordination, including logistics, suppliers, partner engagement, and on-the-day delivery.
* Leverage events as a key driver of partner acquisition, engagement, and retention.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate partners to ensure meaningful and high-quality experiences.
* Collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated campaigns, partnerships, and events.
* Track and report on partnership activity, event outcomes, and overall performance.
So ... here's what you need to bring to the role
* 1-2 years + experience in sales, fundraising, corporate partnerships, and event coordination.
* Strong organisational and project management skills, with attention to detail.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders.
* A proactive, self-driven approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Ability to work collaboratively across teams to achieve shared goals.
* Enthusiasm for making a positive impact for children and families.
Oh ... and you can be based in Melbourne or Sydney; we're open to either.
Please note, this position is initially offered as a 12-month maximum-term contract role.
Why Join Make-A-Wish Australia?
* Play a meaningful role in creating life-changing experiences for children with critical illnesses.
* Work in a supportive, collaborative, and purpose-driven national team.
* Flexible working arrangements to support balance and wellbeing.
* Be part of exciting programs and events that directly engage businesses and communities.
* Gain hands‐on experience in corporate partnerships and fundraising, with opportunities to grow your career.
Most Importantly
Make-A-Wish Australia is proud to be a child‐safe organisation. Our recruitment practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interview process and include thorough screening to ensure that anyone joining us at Make-A-Wish Australia aligns with our values and commitment to child safety. Everyone working with Make-A-Wish Australia needs to obtain a Working With Children Check and undergo identity, social media and police pre‐screening.
Our Process (How to Apply)
If everything we've said so far sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Click APPLY NOW and follow our application process.
Please submit your current resume, and a cover letter explaining why you're interested in joining Make-A-Wish Australia and what makes you a great fit for this role.
We know that you'll be tempted to use AI for this bit, but please ensure that your documents are real and they represent you and your passion and your personality.
NOTE: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
You'll also be asked a few screening/filtering questions to help us ensure that we can find you if you tick all of the boxes.
We'll start shortlisting right away and if we'll move quickly when we find the perfect person ... so don't delay.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to respond to three questions via a one-way video interview. We value your time and this is a great opportunity for you to showcase your passion, creativity and personality. Further rounds of the process will be in-person or via video calls.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Megan Johnson, Chief Fundraising Officer (megan.johnson@makeawish.org.au) with the subject line Fundraising Campaigns Manager – Make-A-Wish Australia.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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