ABOUT WLSQ

Women’s Legal Service Queensland (WLSQ) provides high quality legal and social support services to women, specialising in the areas of family law, domestic violence, child protection, financial counselling and sexual assault though our counselling notes protect program, and migration and criminal law. WLSQ is committed to a society where every woman:

- can live free from violence and discrimination.
- can tell her story, have it heard and respected, without judgement.
- receives a just and equitable outcome from legal and social systems.

WLSQ is committed to the Queensland Child Safe Standards and Universal Principle. We believe every child and young person has the right to be safe and respected and children's safety and wellbeing is prioritised in our decision making. We are committed to creating a culturally safe setting where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families feel welcome, valued, and respected. We recognise that cultural safety is fundamental to child safety. We regularly review our practices and listen to feedback from our community to strengthen our safety systems.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Fundraising Event Officer supports the delivery of WLSQ’s fundraising and marketing initiatives by assisting with the Fundraising and Marketing Team with administration, events and donor engagement activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising event assistance

- Attend and provide hands-on assistance in the delivery of WLSQ fundraising events, including WLSQ signature events and third-party fundraisers.
- Attend and provide hands-on-assistance with raffle-based fundraising including 50/50 raffles.
- Event delivery and administration including bump-in and bump-out schedules, run sheets, briefings, raffle coordination, prize management, and volunteer/supplier liaison.
- Support volunteer recruitment and maintain registrations, availability and draft rosters. Respond to enquiries, report volunteer numbers and staffing gaps, and assist with approved communications, briefings, event-day check-in, acknowledgements and feedback.
- Maintain accurate event and administrative records across systems.
- Obtain supplier quotes,



follow up confirmations and coordinate routine logistical arrangements as directed.
- Coordinate fundraising infrastructure (e.g. EFTPOS machines ordering, management and charging, raffle tickets, signage) and assist with event financial reconciliations.
- Assist with event infrastructure storage in a timely manner (e.g. packing down event items and maintaining an ordered WLSQ storage system)
- Review and proof event collateral and communications as needed.

Fundraising program support:
- Provide administrative and coordination support to the fundraising and marketing team.
- Reconcile Stripe reports.
- Assist with organising catering and setting up for meetings with supporters.
- Printing of collateral.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of fundraising processes and supporter engagement initiatives.

Adhere to the vision and values of WLSQ:
- Develop respectful and professional relationships with WLSQ team members and key stakeholders.
- Work cooperatively and collaboratively towards the WLSQ strategy.
- Perform any other reasonable duties as required.

SELECTION CRITERIA / SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:
1. Prior experience in a hands-on events role highly desirable.
2. Prior experience in fundraising highly desirable.
3. High level competency in computer literacy with experience using CRMs (preferably Salesforce), Microsoft office, Humanitix, Funraisin and Canva highly desirable.
4. Time management and ability to work across multiple competing priorities.
5. Effective written and verbal communication.
6. Ability to work autonomously and seek guidance when required.
7. Understanding of the organisation’s high-level goals and objectives.
8.



Commitment to and ability to work within a feminist framework and to work independently and as a member of a team.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: This role requires the incumbent to hold and maintain the following:
- Open Queensland Driver’s Licence
- Working With Children Check (Blue Card)
- National Police Check

Work outside of business hours, including weekends, will be required. It is a genuine occupational requirement for this position that the incumbent be a woman (Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld)).

WLSQ values diversity and inclusion and welcomes requests for reasonable adjustments at any time throughout your employment and/or as part of our recruitment process.

REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

- Salary Packaging: Take advantage of not-for-profit salary packaging to reduce your tax liability and maximise your take-home pay.
- Remuneration package: from $46.70 to $50.25 per hour plus statutory super and Attractive salary sacrifice options.
- Career Development: Access to career and professional development opportunities, including conferences, events, and a dedicated training and supervision budget.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling services available for you and your family.
- Additional Leave Entitlements: Enjoy additional paid parental leave and extra leave during the Christmas and New Year period.
- Versatile Work Arrangements: We’re open to discussing how we can tailor this role to fit your needs.
- Inclusive Work Culture: Be part of a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.
- Ongoing Training: Participate in continuous training programs throughout the year to enhance your skills.
- On-Site Amenities: Enjoy complimentary snacks and fresh fruit available in the workplace

APPLY NOW! To apply for this position, click on 'apply' and upload a copy of your cover letter and CV.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the People and Culture team by phone on [07 3392 0644](tel:07 3392 0644) or email at [email protected].

📌 Fundraising Event Officer (Milton)
🏢 Women's Legal Service Qld
📍 Milton