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.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, then we want to meet you!
The role
An opportunity has arisen within our Partnerships and Philanthropy team for a Sponsorship and Events Specialist. This role is full-time and is based at our corporate offices in South Brisbane.
Working closely with the Senior Sponsorship and Events Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Supporting the delivery of philanthropic events, projects and campaigns to raise funds or engage key donors, partners and other stakeholders
- Planning and delivering a range of small events/campaigns, from conception and briefings to execution and post-event evaluation
- Liaising with donors and partners to provide high level customer service and stewardship of key stakeholders
- Assisting with general stewardship activities for the retention and growth of donors including hosting donors at events, phone calls, thank you letters and certificates of appreciation, and
- Management of the CRM to ensure all donor and partner information is accurately and regularly updated
Who are you?
- A detail oriented and organized professional who can manage a varied body of work
- A strong relationship builder who strives to understand our partners, donors and our case
- Team player with a positive and energised attitude
Key criteria
To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a marketing, sponsorship/partnership, or events team
- Strong organisational skills, with demonstrated experience in delivering multiple campaigns, projects or events simultaneously
- Ability to manage a project and/or capably lead elements of a project in support of the project lead and overarching objectives, a
- Strong administrative skills and high level attention to detail
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
- Free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support for you and your family
- Corporate health care plan
- Modern open plan office
How to apply
Select apply for this job, complete the application form and upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability.
For a copy of the position description please click here and to learn more about the Children's Hospital Foundation please go to our website https://childrens.org.au/
Applications close COB Thursday 10 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 recruitment@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.