Strategic Partnerships And Philanthropy Lead

Where excellence meets opportunity - discover your next chapter with cohealth.
Full time, Fixed term (2 years)Generous salary packaging options to reduce your cohealth taxable income Work for a multi-award-winning iconic community health organisation So why cohealth?cohealth leads the way in reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live.
Named Premier's Health Service of the Year (Primary) and the Supporting LGBTIQ+ Health Service at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards, cohealth's 1000 staff demonstrate courage, leadership, innovation, and agility in their commitment to providing inclusive and culturally safe health services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, faiths, and abilities.
Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging.
Our aim is for everyone to thrive in their role.
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About the role The Strategic Partnerships & Philanthropy Lead will shape and deliver cohealth's fundraising and partnership strategies.
You'll build strong external relationships, drive donor engagement, secure grants, and grow workplace and community giving.
You'll lead all aspects of donor stewardship and strategic partnerships, from research and acquisition through to events, reporting, and relationship management.
Please refer to the Position Description for more information.
Your duties include : Build and nurture strategic partnerships across government, community, corporate, and health sectors Drive donor engagement and philanthropic opportunities to support cohealth's mission Align partnerships with organisational goals and deliver measurable outcomes Represent cohealth at forums, conferences, and key stakeholder meetings What cohealth offers : Exciting parental leave benefits: cohealth offers primary carers 14 weeks paid parental leave upon completion of only 6 months of continuous service.
Eligible co-workers will continue to receive superannuation on unpaid parental leave as well.
Salary packaging to suit you - tax-free amount of up to $15,900 p.a (mortgage, rent, or credit cards) and a further $2,650 p.a (meal, entertainment expenses, and holiday accommodation) alongside generous reward programs from our salary packaging providers.
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Novated Leasing available Counselling services for you and your immediate family through our EAP-Access provider, and mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing programs We offer inclusion, equality, and opportunity in a workplace where making a difference counts (based on our guiding principles and values)Our ideal candidate : Tertiary qualification in business, health, public policy, or related field5+ years' experience securing and managing partnerships, fundraising or philanthropy (preferably in not-for-profit, healthcare, or community sectors)Strong relationship fundraising skills and leadership experience Victorian Driver's Licence and ability to meet pre-employment requirements (police check, WWCC, work rights, vaccinations)Application Process To apply for this job, go to: https://cohealthcareers.org.au/Current-Jobs and enter ref code: 6799250.
Applications close 04 September 2025 at 10pm You will be asked to upload your CV / resume and Cover Letter as well as address the key selection criteria.
We will be conducting interviews for this role as applications are received.
If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Grace Crowe at Grace.
Crowe@cohealth.org.au.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), a Working with Children Check (WWCC), completion of a Pre-Employment Declaration Form, evidence of legal rights to work in Australia, and evidence of vaccination.
Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of immunisation assessment including Influenza within 12 weeks of commencement.
This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health Mandatory Vaccination Orders and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.
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