- Work for Australia's most trusted and iconic charity
- Permanent Full-Time position available
- Access to salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income

About Us When people talk about the Flying Doctor, thoughts generally turn to red-bellied planes undertaking rescue missions in the Outback. However, the current Victorian story is one that reflects today's challenges for people living in remote and rural communities across the state. While we do still transport people by air and by road, this work is complemented by a range of primary health services that address the most common issues people living in country Victoria face when accessing health care.

About the Role The Community Fundraising Coordinator will coordinate community fundraising campaigns, peer-to-peer initiatives, events and supporter engagement activities that inspire individuals, groups and organisations to support our mission. Working closely with fundraisers, volunteers, community groups and internal stakeholders, you will help deliver exceptional supporter experiences while driving fundraising outcomes across Victoria. This is a hands-on, relationship-focused role that combines campaign coordination, stakeholder engagement and administration to support the growth of RFDS Victoria's community fundraising program.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

- Coordinate community fundraising campaigns, events and peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives.
- Support participant engagement, communications, fundraising activities and supporter journeys.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, volunteers, community groups and supporters.




- Manage fundraising enquiries and deliver exceptional supporter care across multiple channels.
- Coordinate fundraising resources, merchandise and campaign materials.
- Maintain accurate CRM records, fundraising administration and financial processes.
- Support community, regional and workplace fundraising activities across Victoria.
- Monitor campaign performance, contribute to reporting and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

To be successful, you will need:

- Experience in fundraising, community engagement, events, partnerships, marketing, customer service or project coordination.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Experience supporting campaigns, events or engagement initiatives from planning through to delivery.
- Strong administration skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience using CRM systems and maintaining reliable data records.
- A proactive, self-motivated approach with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Satisfactory completion of safety screening including a current Working with Children's Check, National Police Check,



and the right to work in Australia.

What working at RFDS can offer you:

- Five non-accruable Office Closure Leave days each year.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Access to salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income.
- Fitness passport - a discounted gym membership to gyms and pools that both you and your family can enjoy.
- Access to discounted private health insurance.
- Enjoy a full-time role with versatile work arrangements to work from home and at our Richmond office, transitioning to our Collins Street office later this year, as well as options for purchased leave.
- Great parental leave benefits in addition to government parental leave.

Need more information? For any enquiries, please email To access the position description and to apply please click the 'Apply' to be redirected to our Career Centre.

Applications close on 4pm Friday 2 October 2026

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.

We aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close advert as soon as we have found the right candidate, and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to apply as early as possible.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service, Victoria, is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal chance employer. We encourage applications from individuals of underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to, those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQI communities.

📌 Community Fundraising Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria
📍 Melbourne