Description:
About Us
Children’s Hospital Foundation funds cutting-edge equipment, vital research and on the ground support for kids with all illnesses, injuries and conditions, throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales. We identify and action gaps in funding and support right across the kids’ health landscape – the places left lacking but no less deserving.
Be the difference
Are you ready to be part of something special? It is an exciting time to join the Children’s Hospital Foundation as we embark on a period of transformation to achieve our ambitious five-year strategy.
We aren’t just evolving; we are revolutionising how we make a difference to sick kids across Queensland.
We value who you are, not just your skillset. We are looking for people who purposeful, wholehearted, collaborative, curious and courageous. People who are prepared to lead from where they stand and who are excited to build it with us.
We are shaking things up and transforming how we operate, how we raise funds and how we deliver the greatest impact for sick and injured children and young people across Queensland.
We are in market for several new roles, so if this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, then we want to meet you!
The role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to lead our Partnerships team. This is a full-time, permanent role that will be based at our beautiful office in South Brisbane.
Working closely with the Head of Partnerships & Philanthropy and the broader Partnerships & Philanthropy Team you will be responsible for:
- Strategic planning and sustainable development of the program
- Leading the team approach to development and engagement for new and existing partners
- Leading and mentoring the Partnerships team, fostering an objective led approach
- Financial management and negotiations
- Monthly Financial and Performance Reporting
- New Business Aquisition and Development
Who are you?
- A strategic thinker with a passion for creating change
- A strong relationship builder who strives to understand our partners and our cause
- A collaborative leader who is objective and results driven, who can motivate and unify a team towards a common vision
Key criteria
To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:
- 5 + years proven experience in developing and executing growth strategies for partnerships and fundraising programs or similar
- Demonstrated experience in securing long term sustainable funding opportunities
- Strong leadership skills with experience in leading and mentoring high performing teams
- Excellent negotiation and budget management skills
What is our difference?
When you join the team, you’re not just doing another ‘job’. You are playing your part, bringing about real change, creating the difference every kid deserves. Our team is passionate, inclusive, fun and caring. You will also be able to access a range of benefits and programs to help you be the best version of you, including:
- A market-competitive salary package
- 3 bonus days of annual leave
- NFP salary packaging benefits
- Work/life balance through flexible and hybrid working
- Learning and development opportunities
- Participate in quarterly bespoke leadership workshops
- Free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support for you and your family
- Corporate health care plan
- Modern open plan office
How to apply
Copy and paste the below link into your web browser, select apply for this job , complete the application form and upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability.
A copy of the position description can also be found through the below link. We are unable to consider your application unless you apply via this link.
https://childrenshospitalfoundation.bamboohr.com/careers/165?source=aWQ9Ng%3D%3D
Applications close COB Thursday 3 April 2025, however, they will be reviewed during this time.
Please Note:
- If you require any adjustments to submit your application, please get in touch with us at ***********@childrens.org.au.
- We welcome and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people living with a disability, the LGBTQI community, people with neurological differences, mature age workers, as well as parents and carers returning to the workforce.
- To be eligible for permanent employment within the Children’s Hospital Foundation you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident.
- The Children’s Hospital Foundation is committed to child safety. The Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 requires that people who work with children in certain categories of employment undergo the ‘working with children’ check. All Foundation employees must be eligible for a Blue Suitability Card, issued by the Department of Justice and Attorney-General. The issue and maintenance of a positive suitability notice is a requirement for continued employment at the Foundation.