Community Fundraising Coordinator

- Fixed Term, Part Time Role – 72 hours per fortnight

- Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available

- Up to $85,597 (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + X weeks annual leave

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients.

About the team The Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation is the fundraising arm of Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, connecting the generosity of the community with world-leading cancer research, treatment and care. Fundraising plays a critical role in accelerating the search for cancer cures, enabling researchers and clinicians to pursue innovative discoveries that improve outcomes for people affected by cancer.

Within the Foundation, the Community and Events Fundraising team delivers a diverse portfolio of fundraising initiatives that inspire individuals, community groups and corporate partners to support Peter Mac's mission. Through flagship participation events such as the Melbourne Marathon, Run Melbourne, Great Ocean & Otway Classic and Brighton Beach Marathon, the team creates meaningful opportunities for supporters to make a lasting impact while helping to advance life-saving cancer research.

About the role

This role is responsible for growing community and event fundraising income through the development of meaningful supporter relationships and engaging fundraising experiences. Working across a portfolio of community, peer-to-peer and corporate fundraising activities, you will help supporters achieve their fundraising goals while ensuring an exceptional experience that fosters long-term engagement with Peter Mac. Your work will directly contribute to funding life-saving cancer research, treatment and patient care.

A regular day will see you:

- Building and nurturing relationships with community fundraisers, donors, event participants and corporate supporters.

- Coordinating fundraising campaigns,



community activities and key fundraising events to maximise participation and revenue outcomes.

- Delivering tailored stewardship and engagement activities to support supporter retention and growth.

- Monitoring fundraising performance, maintaining accurate database records and providing insights to support future fundraising success.

About you

You are a proactive and relationship-focused fundraising professional who enjoys connecting with people and motivating them towards a common goal. Highly organised and adaptable, you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering exceptional supporter experiences while contributing to a cause that makes a real difference.

You'll bring with you

- Demonstrated experience coordinating fundraising, community engagement, events or partnership programs within the not-for-profit, health or corporate sectors.

- Proven ability to manage and grow relationships with donors, fundraisers, sponsors, volunteers or community stakeholders.

- Robust organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage and influence a wide range of audiences.

- Experience analysing performance data and using insights to drive engagement and fundraising outcomes.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with fundraising CRM systems such as Raiser's Edge will be highly regarded.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

- Generous salary packaging to increase your take-home pay

- Discounted health insurance and eye care
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program

- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists

- Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces

- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities

- Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADOs and purchased leave options

- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements





Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check, and may require a valid Working with Children Check. Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, influenza, and a range of other diseases.

Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary.

Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Sonya Kennedy, Community and Event Fundraising Manager

Phone Number: 03 855 98***

Email: *@petermac.org

Applications Close: 11:59PM, Monday 12 October 2026

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.

- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.

- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

📌 Community Fundraising Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
📍 Melbourne