Community Relationship Manager - Gold Coast
About the role
Mater Foundation is seeking a passionate and relationship-driven Community Relationship Manager to join the team on a permanent full-time basis.
Following Mater's strategic acquisition of Healthscope's Gold Coast Private Hospital, this role presents an exciting opportunity to help strengthen Mater's presence across the region and support our commitment to delivering exceptional, compassionate care to Queensland communities.
In this community-focused role, you will build meaningful relationships with clinicians, supporters, community groups, businesses and key stakeholders across the Gold Coast & Northern NSW.
You will identify and grow fundraising opportunities, inspire philanthropic support, and champion initiatives that make a tangible difference for patients and families.
You'll help deliver major campaigns and events, including the International Women's Day Fun Run, Nine Telethon supporting Mater Little Miracles and Mater Giving Day, while strengthening Mater Foundation's presence across the region.
If you're passionate about building connections, creating lasting impact and strengthening communities, we'd love to hear from you.
Build and nurture strong relationships with community fundraisers, local businesses, service clubs, hospital auxiliaries, Mater teams and community organisations
Support community fundraisers and event participants with guidance, resources and stewardship to help them achieve their fundraising goals
Coordinate community fundraising campaigns, third-party fundraising activities, peer-to-peer events and community initiatives
Identify current opportunities to grow community participation, engagement and fundraising income across Gold Coast and Northern NSW
Represent Mater Foundation at community events and activities, acting as an enthusiastic ambassador for Mater
Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver supporter-focused fundraising and engagement initiatives
Maintain accurate supporter records and monitor fundraising activity, providing insights to support continuous improvement
Identify and refer potential major donors,



corporate partners and other fundraising opportunities to the relevant teams
Support community events across Gold Coast and Northern NSW
About you
You're a confident relationship builder who genuinely enjoys connecting with people and making a difference in the community.
You'll bring:
Experience in fundraising, community development, event management, project management or a related field
Minimum five years' experience in fundraising, relationship management, business development or stakeholder engagement, with demonstrated success in developing and delivering supporter growth and engagement strategies
Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds
Strong organisation and project management skills, including the ability to manage timelines, budgets and competing priorities
A proactive and creative approach, with the initiative to identify new opportunities and ways of working
Experience working with CRM databases, Microsoft Office, Excel and online fundraising platforms
An understanding of contemporary fundraising and the not-for-profit sector, with a genuine commitment to philanthropy
A passion for working with regional communities, ideally with an existing network across Gold Coast and Northern NSW
The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment
Some out-of-hours work will be required from time to time to attend fundraising events and community activities, along with some intrastate travel for training, onboarding and connection with the Brisbane-based team.
Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare , education , fundraising & philanthropy and research .




With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.
At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.
What's in it for you?
Career growth opportunities
across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
Professional development and learning
through Mater Education and internal development programs
Generous salary packaging
to help maximise your take-home pay
Health and wellbeing support,
including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
Fitness Passport
access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
Discounted parking
and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters
Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.
Applications close
Wednesday 30th September ****
- please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date,
Direct applications only
- we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time.
All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‐employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).
Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
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Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
Advertised:
16 Sep **** E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:
30 Sep **** E. Australia Standard Time
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📌 Community Relationship Manager (Gold Coast)
🏢 Mater Health Services
📍 Gold Coast