- Support the coordination of digital fundraising and multiple peer-to-peer campaigns including Australia's Biggest Morning Tea and Daffodil Day by providing administrative assistance.
- Be a part of an award-winning workplace culture and make a difference in the lives of people impacted by cancer.
- Full-time, maximum term (9 month) contract.
- Hybrid working environment, working from home, and East Melbourne office.
About your environment
Since our establishment in 1936, Cancer Council Victoria has developed an international reputation for our innovative work in cancer research, prevention and support. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, we play a leading role in reducing the impact of all cancers on all people.
The Fundraising and Communications Division (FCD) is responsible for creating ways for people to play their part in saving lives and reducing the impact of cancer.
Through a diverse revenue generation program, the Division works to ensure funds are raised from generous Australians through best-practice high volume fundraising approaches; exceptional relationship management of philanthropic partnerships; delivery of iconic fundraising events; and retail product sales and royalties.
About your opportunity
The Fundraising Campaigns Officer sits within the Digital Fundraising Team who is responsible for managing large-scale digital and peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns including Australia's Biggest Morning Tea and Daffodil Day. Reporting to the Digital Fundraising Lead, this role requires excellent skills in stakeholder management, data management, and attention to detail to help us achieve campaign targets.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing administrative and fundraising support to campaigns across the Fundraising portfolio.
- Supporting the digital fundraising team to implement automated communication plans and journeys, supporter feedback and user testing.
- Working closely with our Supporter Engagement team to ensure FAQ's and key campaign information is correct and briefed ahead of time,
act as the first point of contact for any escalated queries from our supporter engagement team.
- Ensuring accurate weekly reporting and real time monitoring of fundraising data across campaigns.
All about you
We are looking for someone who’s excited to kickstart a career in fundraising and bring energy, curiosity, and a can-do attitude to a purpose-driven team.
- You have a keen interest in fundraising or working for a not-for-profit organisation.
- Experience in a community or not-for-profit organisation, desirable.
- Enjoy working with digital tools and platforms, and are keen to learn more about digital fundraising, campaign management, and CRM systems such as Salesforce.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service and relationship management skills.
- Experience working with automated customer journeys.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks/deadlines.
- Demonstrated willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, including generative AI tools (e.g. Copilot).
What we can offer you
- Work for purpose: Contribute to our powerful mission to reduce the impact of cancer through prevention, support, and research.
- Salary: $65,725 to $71,444 base salary per annum (pro rata for part-time), commensurate with experience, plus 12% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits: Increase your take-home pay by paying certain expenses using your pre-tax salary — up to $15,900 in living expenses plus $2,650 in meals and entertainment annually.
- Generous leave: Study leave, cultural and ceremonial leave, blood donation leave, gender affirmation leave, paid parental leave, and up to 3 days of leave between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Refer to our Enterprise Agreement for more information.
- Flexible and hybrid work: A range of options to support work-life balance, including a mix of working from home and our modern office at 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne.
- Health and wellbeing support: Comprehensive employee assistance program, flu vaccinations, and discounted health insurance.
- Growth and development opportunities: Study support, plus in-house, external, and online learning programs.
- Workplace culture: A team-oriented, inclusive and purpose-driven workplace - recognised with the Best Workplace Award.
To apply and for more info
To apply for this opportunity, visit http://www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers/job-opportunities to download a Position Description and upload your Resume and Cover Letter. Ensure that your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria detailed within the Position Description. For more information contact Megan Ung on (03) •••• •542 or
[email protected]
We encourage early applications, as interviews may commence before the closing date.
Cancer Council will only contact applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We are also unable to respond to recruitment agency enquiries.
All offers of employment will be made subject to satisfactory completion of employment checks including evidence of right to work in Australia, a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check (as required).
Applications close 4 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Cancer Council Victoria aspires to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. We're proud to foster a culture of belonging where our people can thrive.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people living with disability, neurodivergent people, LGBTIQA+ people, people of all ages, and parents and carers. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process at any stage, please let us know. We'll work with you to make it accessible.
📌 Fundraising Campaigns Officer (East Melbourne)
🏢 Cancer Council Victoria
📍 East Melbourne