About Orygen

Orygen is Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.

For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged 12-25.

About the job

Shape and deliver exceptional donor experiences across Orygen’s philanthropic programs, ensuring every supporter feels connected to the impact of their giving. Working closely with the Senior Manager, Philanthropic Partnerships, you’ll drive donor engagement, communications and community giving to inspire lasting support.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Philanthropic Partnerships you will:

- Create exceptional donor experiences by designing and delivering engaging supporter journeys that build lasting connections across all giving programs.
- Lead donor communications and fundraising appeals, crafting impactful campaigns, updates and stewardship touchpoints that inspire ongoing support.
- Strengthen major donor relationships through tailored stewardship, meaningful impact reporting and high-quality engagement with key philanthropic partners.
- Grow and nurture community giving, ensuring every donor feels valued while identifying new opportunities to expand support and participation.
- Leverage CRM insights and donor data to drive engagement, improve reporting, and enhance the effectiveness of fundraising and stewardship activities.

Skills and experience

The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:

- A tertiary qualification in marketing, communications,



fundraising or a related area is preferrable.
- Proven experience in donor stewardship, supporter engagement or relationship fundraising, with a track record of building meaningful and lasting donor relationships.
- Robust communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex information into compelling donor communications, impact reports and fundraising campaigns.
- Experience managing donor programs and community giving initiatives, including appeals, regular giving, major donor stewardship and supporter engagement activities.
- Highly organised and relationship-focused, with strong CRM and data management skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with excellent attention to detail.

Benefits

- Salary of $130,000 - $140,000 p.a commensurate with skills and experience + 12% superannuation and $15,900 in NFP salary packaging + $2,600 meals and entertainment card.
- Embrace the freedom of a hybrid work model, combining remote work with on-site collaboration.
- Make a real impact on young people in a dynamic, youth-centered environment.
- Work in a state-of-the-art facility co-designed with young people to advance youth mental health.
- Support Orygen's mission for youth mental health and contribute to positive social change.




- Be part of a team that values collaboration and innovative thinking, driving impactful results.

How to apply

If you’re ready to make a difference in youth mental health and be part of a collaborative, innovative team, apply now.

For the full position description, visit https://www.orygen.org.au/getmedia/0d260f54-0bdc-4f8a-937f-f3ae27552161/PD-Orygen-Donor-Partnerships-Manager-August-2026.pdf.aspx

This is a full-time ongoing position.

Applications will close on 8th September (10am), unless a suitable candidate is found sooner.

For any enquiries, please contact ••••@orygen.org.au

Before applying at Orygen, it’s important to understand that you may encounter sensitive information related to mental health as part of your work. Being aware of this and how it could affect you is essential in deciding if this is the right opportunity for you.

Orygen is committed to providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for Staff and anyone connected to Orygen. We strive to continue building a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD communities. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people.

Orygen is a child-safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of all young people and embedding safeguarding practices into all our programs and services. All employment appointments are subject to holding a valid working with children check and successful police check.

📌 Donor Partnerships Manager (Parkville)
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