Director - Austin Health Foundation
20 hours ago
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- Shape the future of philanthropy in healthcare
- Heidelberg location, with multiple public transport options available to Austin Hospital
- Full time permanent opportunity
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the department
Fundraising is a vital activity for Victorian health services, providing essential revenue beyond government funding. At Austin Health, the Austin Health Foundation leads all fundraising efforts, including donations, sponsorships, capital campaigns, and grant applications. Fundraising supports medical equipment, research, education, and patient care initiatives.
The Volunteer Engagement team oversees the recruitment, onboarding, and support of volunteers. They also assist staff in effectively engaging volunteers across Austin Health programs.
About the role
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary executive to lead the Austin Health Foundation – our dedicated fundraising and volunteer engagement arm. This role provides regular exposure to the Executive and Board and the opportunity to shape how philanthropy and volunteering contribute to Austin Health's future.
Reporting directly to the Chief Strategy, Sustainability and Engagement Officer, the Director, Austin Health Foundation will:
Drive the development and delivery of a fundraising strategy with a revenue target of ~$9m annually.Lead the Austin Health Volunteers program, creating meaningful roles that enhance patient and family experiences.Provide trusted advice to the CEO, Board and Executive on philanthropic opportunities and performance.Build and maintain relationships with major donors, corporate partners, philanthropic bodies and community stakeholders.Strengthen Austin Health's fundraising brand and deliver innovative campaigns to grow philanthropic supportAbout you
You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence and teamwork. You'll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.
To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:
Proven experience in leading large-scale fundraising or development programs.A track record of working with Boards, senior executives and major donors to deliver results.Strong financial and business planning acumen, with budget oversight experience.Outstanding stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship-building skills.Exceptional leadership capability, able to inspire and develop high-performing teams.Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodationA suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing programMentoring and career development opportunitiesOnsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclistsWork with us
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring managers:
Maria Perera, Chief Strategy, Sustainability and Engagement Officer, Elise Tuffy - Chief People & Culture Officer,Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Sunday 21 September 2025
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