UNICEF is the world’s largest children’s charity working to protect vulnerable children, globally and here in Australia. Run entirely on voluntary donations, we work to improve the lives of every vulnerable child, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day our teams are on the ground in 190 countries working with local partners to deliver lifesaving help and create lasting change.

From vaccinating children in war zones to providing early childhood education access in Indigenous communities, donations help us to protect every child, no matter what.

We are offering a full time permanent position, working in a flexible environment, built around the diversity of our team and their needs. A competitive salary commensurate with the not for profit sector is offered together with a broad range of wellbeing benefits.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, supporter-focused and highly organised professional with experience in community fundraising, peer-to-peer fundraising, events, marketing or supporter engagement. You will be proactive, collaborative and comfortable using data and supporter insights to identify opportunities, solve problems and improve fundraising outcomes.

Reporting to the Community Fundraising Manager, the Senior Marketing Executive, Community Fundraising will lead the delivery and supporter experience for UNICEF Australia’s running and ongoing community fundraising activities. You will also support emergency appeals, virtual fundraising campaigns and wider organisational campaigns as required.

Your day will include

- Managing running and mass-participation fundraising activities, including City2Surf and other third-party events, and building relationships with event partners.
- Delivering end-to-end supporter journeys across running, community and Fundraise Your Way programs, from acquisition and onboarding through to stewardship and post-event engagement.
- Supporting community fundraising activity for humanitarian emergencies,



virtual campaigns and wider organisational initiatives.
- Managing fundraising platforms, campaign pages, supporter communications and resources to deliver a positive and effective supporter experience.
- Building strong relationships with supporters and collaborating across teams to identify and amplify stories that showcase their involvement and impact.
- Planning and monitoring campaign activity, budgets and performance, using supporter feedback and data insights to improve participation, income and long-term engagement.

We would like you to have the following skills and experience

- Demonstrated experience in community fundraising, peer-to-peer fundraising, events, marketing, supporter engagement or a related field.
- Proven ability to manage fundraising or marketing campaigns from planning through to delivery, reporting and optimisation.
- Capability in developing supporter or customer journeys and communications across multiple channels, including digital fundraising or marketing platforms.
- Strong relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to engage supporters, partners, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns, priorities and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Confidence using fundraising performance data and supporter insights to improve campaign outcomes, and supporting budgets, forecasting and reporting

What will it feel like to work at UNICEF Australia

- An environment and culture built on the importance of teamwork, collaboration and shared purpose




- Sector leading salary packaging and a competitive salary commensurate with the NFP sector
- A flexible work environment with balance between home and office work, which puts the wellbeing of our staff at the centre of our decision making
- A positive and values-driven work culture which celebrates our achievements and recognises our teams
- A wellbeing package which includes such things as access to Birthday leave, EAP, nutrition, exercise, financial and legal support
- Commitment to our child-first philosophy with generous paid parental leave and offering
- The prospect to support a global impactful cause and make a difference for every child

How To Apply To apply for this fantastic opportunity please select "Apply" and submit the following documents in PDF format:

- Your Cover Letter, outlining your relevant experience and highlighting a summary of your strengths
- Your CV

For further information on this position, please be in touch with our People & Culture Team: [email protected]. We welcome you to contact us to discuss any requirements that will ensure you can participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Applications for this position close Sunday 27 September 2026.

All applicants are required to be legally entitled to work in Australia. UNICEF Australia has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation and adheres to strict safeguarding principles. All successful candidates will be required to undergo rigorous background checks (including National Criminal History Checks and Working with Children Check) and sign and abide by our Code of Conduct on Child Safeguarding & Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.

UNICEF Australia is committed to ensure all our People, from any background, feel heard, considered, and able to contribute to their full potential. We are striving to build a truly inclusive workplace, one that our team feel they can bring their best self to work and is reflective of the wider community that we serve.

📌 Senior Marketing Executive, Community Fundraising (Sydney)
🏢 UNICEF Australia
📍 Sydney