Help shape a stronger future for those who support our emergency services.

Emergency Services Foundation (ESF) is looking for an entrepreneurial and relationship-focused Fundraising & Partnership Lead to join our small, high-performing team.

This is an chance to make a tangible impact by building sustainable revenue and partnerships that enable ESF to deliver meaningful support and programs for the emergency services community.

In this role, you will:

- Lead fundraising to generate $100,000 in untied funding over 12 months
- Build and nurture corporate, philanthropic and strategic partnerships
- Develop compelling partnership, sponsorship and funding propositions
- Lead the full fundraising cycle — from prospecting through to stewardship and renewal
- Grow multi-year and repeat funding relationships
- Coordinate and strengthen the ESF Learning Network
- Work closely with the CEO, Advisory Group, member agencies and external partners
- Help strengthen ESF’s long-term financial resilience and impact

We’re looking for someone who has:

✔ Demonstrated experience in fundraising, business development or partnerships,



ideally in the NFP, philanthropic or social impact sector

✔ A proven ability to secure untied or discretionary funding

✔ Exceptional relationship-building, influencing and communication skills

✔ An entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to work strategically and operationally

✔ Initiative, accountability and the confidence to work independently in a small organisation The details

? Hybrid

? Part-time — 30 hours per week

? $58.57 per hour + superannuation + phone benefit, commensurate with experience

? Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer

If you’re passionate about creating sustainable partnerships and using your fundraising expertise to deliver meaningful social impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Join ESF and help make a difference for the people who support our communities when it matters most.

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📌 Fundraising & Partnership Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Emergency Services Foundation
📍 Melbourne