An opportunity to bring a major national mental health campaign to life and secure transformational philanthropic support for Australia's veterans and first responders.
Lead the delivery of a major, multi-year philanthropic campaign supporting current mental health centres for veterans and first responders
Work alongside senior foundation leaders, campaign leadership, clinicians and influential philanthropic networks to secure transformational support
Sydney-based with flexible hybrid working; St John of God Richmond or Burwood Hospital 2–3 days per week preferred
Impact of the organisation
St John of God Foundation is the philanthropic arm of St John of God Health Care, one of Australia's leading not-for-profit health care providers.
Through philanthropy, the Foundation helps fund initiatives that improve patient care, advance medical research, strengthen health services and facilities, and bring new technology and innovation into health care.
Working closely with St John of God Health Care, the Foundation connects generous individuals, families, foundations, corporate partners and the broader community with opportunities to create meaningful and lasting impact for patients, their families and the wider community.
The Foundation has a strong track record of delivering significant philanthropic initiatives and building trusted relationships with donors and supporters who want to make a genuine difference through health care.
This is an exciting time to join the Foundation as it prepares to launch a major mental health campaign focused on improving access to specialised mental health care for Australia's veterans and first responders.
The Impact you will have in this role
This is an opportunity for an accomplished campaign fundraiser to take a major philanthropic initiative from campaign-ready to campaign delivery.
As Associate Director, Mental Health Campaign, you will report to the Director of Philanthropy & Campaigns and take ownership of the day‐to‐day development and delivery of the Foundation's major mental health campaign.
This is a role for someone who understands that major campaigns require much more than securing individual gifts. You will manage campaign phases and timelines, coordinate complex stakeholders, develop compelling cases for support, identify and engage prospects, facilitate donor introductions and asks, and ensure the campaign has everything it needs to succeed.
Working closely with the campaign leadership, committee, Board and senior stakeholders, you will help translate the campaign vision into a compelling philanthropic proposition and create the momentum required to secure transformational support.




You will be the person who brings the campaign to life; getting into the detail, connecting the right people, developing proposals, preparing stakeholders for donor conversations, coordinating engagement and ensuring opportunities continue to move forward.
Your influence will come through your ability to bring people together, build momentum and facilitate successful philanthropic engagement across a complex campaign environment. This role represents an exceptional opportunity to work at the highest levels of philanthropy, engage with significant donors and campaign stakeholders, and contribute to a campaign with the potential to fundamentally improve access to mental health care for veterans and first responders.
The campaign will seek philanthropic support to expand access to dedicated mental health centres across Australia, helping address significant barriers to timely and specialised care forveterans and first responders experiencing PTSD and trauma.
This is an opportunity to play a significant role in bringing a major philanthropic initiative to life and helping create lasting change for veterans, first responders and their families.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the strategic planning and day‐to‐day delivery of the Mental Health Campaign, managing campaign phases, timelines, priorities and activity from set‐up through to delivery.
Develop and implement a clear campaign plan aligned with ambitious fundraising targets and the Foundation's broader philanthropic strategy.
Work closely with the campaign leadership, committee, Board and senior stakeholders to ensure the campaign is positioned for success and that key relationships and networks are effectively leveraged.
Develop and refine compelling campaign materials, including cases for support, funding proposals, donor presentations, impact reports and stewardship communications.
Identify, cultivate and manage a portfolio of high‐value philanthropic prospects and donors, developing tailored engagement and stewardship strategies.
Build trusted relationships with high‐net‐worth individuals, philanthropic foundations, corporate partners, advisers and influential community leaders.
Facilitate donor engagement and major gift opportunities, working with senior leaders, campaign advocates and committee members to prepare and support successful asks.




Work closely with the prospect researcher and colleagues to identify and qualify new prospects and develop strategic fundraising opportunities.
Coordinate the involvement of clinicians, senior leaders, volunteers, campaign advocates and other stakeholders to develop compelling opportunities and support donor engagement.
Maintain momentum across the campaign pipeline, ensuring opportunities are actively progressed from prospect identification through cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
Coordinate donor engagement activities, recognition opportunities and events that strengthen relationships and enhance the supporter experience.
Provide accurate campaign reporting, forecasting and pipeline updates to the Director of Philanthropy & Campaigns and relevant campaign stakeholders.
Support and mentor volunteers, campaign advocates and Foundation team members involved in delivering campaign activity.
Contribute to a collaborative, relationship‐focused culture and bring energy, structure and accountability to a complex and ambitious campaign.
Skills & Experience
Significant fundraising experience, with a demonstrated track record of working on major philanthropic campaigns.
Demonstrated success securing significant philanthropic gifts from transformational donors including individuals, foundations and/or other major supporters.
Exceptional relationship‐building skills, with the confidence and credibility to engage with sophisticated philanthropists and senior stakeholders in complex environments.
Strong project management capability, with the ability to manage multiple campaign workstreams, competing priorities and detailed timelines while maintaining momentum.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling proposals, presentations, reports and donor communications.
Strong strategic thinking combined with a highly hands‐on approach and comfortable setting direction while also getting into the detail and making things happen.
Resilience, initiative and sound judgement, with the ability to navigate sensitive relationships, complex stakeholder environments and high‐value philanthropic opportunities.
A polished and highly professional presence, with the confidence and gravitas to represent a leading health care organisation with senior donors, Board members and influential stakeholders.
Experience within health, medical research, education, or another complex purpose‐led environment would be highly regarded.
An alignment with the mission and values of St John of God Health Care and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for veterans, first responders and the communities they serve.
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📌 Associate Director, Mental Health Campaign - St John Of God Foundation (Sydney)
🏢 Impact Advising
📍 Sydney