Comm. Fundraising Coordinator

**ABOUT THE ROLE:
- Mercy Health Foundation was established in 2005 to raise funds to support Mercy Health’s mission and commitment to “Care first”. Since then we have distributed more than $10 million to support a range of projects, research and initiatives, across the spectrum of services provided by Mercy Health.
- Reporting to the General Manager, Corporate Sponsorships and Donor Relations for the Mercy Health Foundation, the Community Engagement Coordinator contributes to the implementation of cost effective, community facing initiatives including volunteer delivered, staff enabled fundraising events.
- As the principal contact for community fundraising this position will represent and promote the work, vision and purpose of the Foundation locally whilst also supporting the wider work of the Foundation team.
- Permanent, part-time position working 30.4 hours (0.8FTE) with flexibility of working pattern available.
- Based from the Mercy Health office in Richmond with work from home options available. Some travel will be required to build relations and attend events in the community.

**ABOUT YOU**:

- Holding a relevent tertiatry qualification in areas such as Business, Communications, Marketing.
- Significant and demonstrated experience within a similar role in community fundraising
- Ability to prioritise, organise, work to tight deadlines and manage several projects concurrently
- A vibrant manner and willingness to deliver a high level of community engagement

**ABOUT US**:

- Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.
- Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

- caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
- protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
- taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
- offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.

**WHAT YOU WILL NEED**:

- Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).
- If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.

**Contact Details**
- Julie Owens, General Manager, Corporate Sponsorships and Donor Relations

Chief Operating Officer Milva Bello

+61418550202

General Manager, Corporate Sponsorships and Donor Relations Julie Owens

0411436452