Gifts in Wills Officer

Overview

Executive Division: People Culture & Communications

Division: Western Health Foundation

Program: Western Health Foundation

Department: Western Health Foundation

Enterprise Agreement: Varied Health and Allied Services, Managers and Ad

Job Function: Administration & Leadership

Project:

- Employment Type: Ongoing, Part-Time (30.6 hours/week)
- Salary: Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

This is an exciting new position that will build a sustainable Gifts in Wills program at Western Health by effectively prospecting, cultivating and soliciting prospects for Western Health Foundation. Western Health Foundation raises funds for Western Health to support the health services and this role is a key new focus to raise funds. The Foundation is fortunate to have significant support of the community and the health service staff. The Foundation will move to the new Footscray Hospital which will further provide opportunities for growth. The Foundation team are an ambitious team dedicated to making a difference in the community.

This donor engagement role will provide the highest levels of donor stewardship and service to maintain and develop the Foundations annual giving levels. The role will focus on soliciting Gifts in Wills from the Western Health Foundation’s donor pool and the wider community through direct mail, email, telephone engagement, targeted functions, information sessions and other best practice initiatives, including digital and integrated campaigns to promote Gifts in Wills.

Key responsibilities:

- Support the development and tracking of the Gifts in Wills pipeline, from early consideration to confirmed intention, ensuring timely movement and stewardship of prospects
- Develop relationships with existing, new, and potential Gifts in Wills supporters
- Maintain accurate records and provide regular and consistent reports

About you:

You will be an enthusiastic self starter and have:

- Demonstrated experience in donor development and fundraising
- Empathy, discretion and emotional intelligence when engaging with donors considering a gift in will
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills, with the ability to relate sensitively to people, especially people of a senior age — especially via the phone, email and in person
- Strong written communication abilities
- Competent in maintaining donor contact information for consistent and regular recording
- and reporting of engagement activity
- Demonstrated ability to work productively both autonomously and as a member of a team

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Compensation and benefits

- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

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Closing date: 11:59pm on 13 October 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, please contact Jane Connolly on 03 8345 7661.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.

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