Engagement & Fundraising Manager

Central Highlands Rural Health CHRH is looking for an exceptional Engagement and Fundraising Manager part time (60 hours per fortnight) to join our organization. Reporting to the CEO and working cross functionally, this position plays a pivotal role in sustaining and building a robust philanthropy strategy and steward meaningful relationships to establish future fundraising growth across individual donors, bequests and other fundraising opportunities.
Job Details
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Department: Central Highlands Rural Health
Work Type: Ongoing - Part Time
Job Function: Communications, Marketing and Media
Classification: See Advertisement
Work Location: Ballarat - Central Highlands
Reference: VG/1871670
Closing Date: 29-Jul-2025
Salary Range: See Advertisement
Job Duration: N/A
Attachments: Engagement & Fundraising Manager_PD_EXEC0007.v3.pdf (PDF, 216KB)
Position Description

Contact: Maree Cuddihy
maree.cuddihy@chrh.org.au

Position Details

Central Highlands Rural Health CHRH is looking for an exceptional Engagement and Fundraising Manager part time (60 hours per fortnight) to join our organisation. Reporting to the CEO and working cross functionally, this position plays a pivotal role in sustaining and building a robust philanthropy strategy and steward meaningful relationships to establish future fundraising growth across individual donors, bequests and other fundraising opportunities.

Who are we:

Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is a rural health organisation that operates five campuses across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria in Australia, north and north-west of Melbourne. It was formed through the voluntary amalgamation of Hepburn Health Service and Kyneton District Health on the 30th November 2019. Each of our campuses retains the name of the township in which they are situated - Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health, and Trentham Health.

CHRH has a strategic quality framework that we call ‘Best Care'. Best care is defined as care that is Personal (person centred), Safe (no harm from service provision) Connected (integrated with other services and communicating well) and Right (based on the evidence).

The CHRH Strategic Purpose is to provide Best Care for every person, every time. It is the role of all employees to advance the objectives in the Strategic Plan.

https://www.chrh.org.au/consumer-information/best-care/

Who are you

Purpose driven and committed to our organisation thriving:

  • Ideally you have at least 3 years' experience in working with community fundraising in the not for profit or public sector
  • A track record of achieving performance and income through targeted events and relationships
  • Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders with demonstrated community engagement experience.
  • Proven experience researching and preparing grant applications through philanthropic, government and private opportunities.
  • Experience developing and implementing cross platform fundraising communications campaigns.
  • Proven skills applicable to both the administrative and co-ordination aspects of the role.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills, including excellent communication (verbal and written) and conflict resolution
  • A clear understanding of the legal, ethical, and financial risks and responsibilities relevant to the position.
  • A current Victorian Driver's License.

What we can offer:

Permanent part-time position working 60 hours per fortnight.

We offer competitive remuneration based on your experience.

  • Flexible and hybrid working conditions
  • Public sector salary packaging
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Learning and development opportunities

How to Apply:

Please submit your application via the Central Highlands Rural Health website addressing the key selection criteria along with a current resume and cover letter.

Our Offering:

At Central Highlands Rural Health we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

Our Employees Enjoy:

  • Salary Packaging
  • Staff Massages
  • Fitness Passport
  • Free Car Parking
  • Flexible working arrangements for some positions
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