About the role

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women's Shelter supports women and children experiencing domestic and family violence and homelessness. Reporting to the General Manager, you'll bring people together around a shared purpose — building donor relationships, coordinating campaigns and events, strengthening local partnerships and leading a valued volunteer program.

Key responsibilities
Develop and deliver fundraising campaigns, grants, supporter initiatives and community fundraising opportunities.
Build robust relationships with donors, funders, local businesses, schools, community groups and supporters.
Plan and coordinate fundraising and community events from promotion through to follow-up.
Lead volunteer recruitment, onboarding, engagement, recognition and program development.
Create engaging communications that promote HKWS's fundraising, community engagement and volunteer work.
Support physical donation enquiries and processes in line with current service needs.

About you
Experience in fundraising, community engagement, volunteer coordination, stakeholder engagement or a related field.
Robust written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Great organisation skills, with the ability to coordinate campaigns,



events and competing priorities.
Sound judgement, initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.
A commitment to the safety, rights and wellbeing of women and children impacted by domestic and family violence and homelessness.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, boundaries and appropriately handle sensitive information.
Current unrestricted Australian driver's licence.
Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check, or willingness to obtain before commencement.
Right to live and work in Australia.

About us

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women's Shelter supports women and children experiencing domestic and family violence and homelessness. We're a trusted community organisation with strong local connections.

How to apply To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with what we’re looking for.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. HKWS is committed to a secure, inclusive and respectful workplace and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

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