Fundraising Event Specialist

Are you ready to be the driving force behind high-profile events that inspire generosity, celebrate impact and raise vital funds?

Want to showcase the extraordinary power of giving?

If you're a creative and commercially-savvy event manager who thrives when you're bringing people together for unforgettable experiences, this might be your dream job.

Heart Talent is delighted to partner with the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) Foundation to find a collaborative, proactive and flexible events specialist to join their mission-led team in a brand-new role.

As one of Queensland's most respected charitable organisations for the last 40 years, the RBWH Foundation connects generosity with world-class healthcare and plays a vital role in advancing medical discovery and improving patient outcomes across Queensland and beyond. 

The Foundation funds cutting-edge research, clinical innovation and patient care programs that shape healthier communities, now and in the future.

As the Foundation enters an exciting new chapter – strengthening foundations, deepening relationships and expanding its impact – the Fundraising Events Specialist plays a key role in driving financial and engagement goals.

What's on offer

• permanent full-time role
• $95k–$105k % super, depending on experience
• boost your base salary with salary packaging benefits
• generous professional development budget
• flexible start and finish times available
• hybrid working options available
• central location with great public transport access
• additional leave for approved study, volunteering and your birthday
• join a respected organisation entering an exciting new era
• genuinely mission-led team with strong leadership
• take ownership of your role and see the tangible impact

About the opportunity

From the annual gala dinner and giving day to fundraising activations and donor events, this role helps bring the Foundation's mission to life.

Reporting to the Fundraising & Campaigns Manager and working in a team of 5, you'll be the in-house events expert, balancing planning with hands-on delivery and supporting colleagues with smaller-scale events with professionalism and flair.

You'll ensure every event delivers an exceptional experience and meets financial and engagement goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• develop and execute a 12-month events strategy
• plan, deliver and evaluate major fundraising events
• end to end project management including briefs to creative and marketing, event promotion and thank you communications
• manage budgets, forecasting, contracts and logistics
• maximise net income and ROI
• personally secure sponsorships, in kind donations and supplier partnerships
• collaborate with clinicians, researchers and staff to deliver hospital-based events
• guide Foundation colleagues in planning smaller events
• ensure compliance, risk and safety
• track and report on event performance
• represent the Foundation at events including outside of hours as required.

About you

Blending high energy and meticulous planning with creativity, innovation, adaptability, and a commercial mindset, you bring:

• a proven track record delivering large-scale events
• proven ability to manage budgets, forecasting and ROI analysis
• experience securing and negotiating sponsorships and partnerships
• strong interpersonal and communication skills
• exceptional project management and organisation skills and attention to detail.

You must be willing and able to work flexibly, including early mornings, evenings and weekends for events (time off in lieu available).

Interested?

Great We're looking forward to receiving your application and connecting with you.

Please include a one-page cover letter with your CV (one document per application).

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Applications close on Monday 17 November.

Heart Talent is committed to responding to every applicant.

We work with employers who are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We know a variety of perspectives leads to better ideas, stronger teams, and an enriched workplace culture.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals across all age groups.