Posted date: 30 / 09 / 2026

Key information

- Reference: SAHMRI847
- Employment type: FTC - Full-time Contract
- Location: SAHMRI North Terrace
- Applications close: Wednesday, 21 Oct 2026

Summary

Philanthropy and Engagement Coordinator Full-time 2 year Fixed Term Contract

Position summary

Join our Philanthropy & Strategic Engagement team as a Philanthropy & Engagement Coordinator, supporting events, stakeholder enquiries, philanthropic gift processing and administration. We’re seeking a proactive, adaptable team player with a can-do attitude.

Key responsibilities include

About the role

- Coordinate internal, external and offsite events, including logistics, bookings, invitations, RSVPs, suppliers and volunteers.
- Provide professional support and timely responses to donors, supporters and other stakeholders.
- Process and receipt philanthropic gifts, reconcile transactions and ensure supporters are acknowledged.
- Maintain accurate information across Salesforce and other fundraising and engagement platforms.
- Manage shared inboxes, phone enquiries, mail and day-to-day team administration.
- Support team projects, programs and process improvements while meeting compliance, privacy and safety requirements

About You The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:

- You are a proactive, adaptable professional with experience in events, administration or customer service.
- Event coordination, administration and database management experience.
- Strong organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent communication and a professional, customer-focused approach.
- A flexible, collaborative and can-do attitude, with confidence learning new systems.




- Integrity and alignment with SAHMRI’s values and commitment to Reconciliation.

Special Requirements

- Some out of hour's work may be required.
- Police Checks may be required.
- Current Drivers Licence is required.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values and our institute is dedicated to grow a culture that pursues, enables and demands research excellence. We are proud of the work we do and work hard as a team to make a positive difference to the community. Our values of excellence, innovation, courage, integrity and teamwork are what help us achieve our goals. If these are also your values and goals, apply today.

As a not-for-profit organisation, SAHMRI employees can access salary packaging options up to $15,900. Salary packaging lets you pay for things like the everyday costs of living with money from your salary before tax. This reduces your taxable income, meaning you could pay less tax and take home more of what you earn. For more information on salary packaging please see the Maxxia website.

To be considered for this position, applicants must hold relevant working rights within Australia at the time of application.

For more information, please contact Alexandra Bassett at [email protected]

Applications close: Wednesday 21 October 2026

Applications may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is found prior to the close date.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

Applications close Wednesday, 21 Oct 2026

Equity & Diversity at SAHMRI

At SAHMRI, we live our commitment to equity and diversity every day: respecting people as individuals and valuing differences to create a working environment that is fair and flexible, promotes personal and professional growth and benefits from the capabilities of a diverse workforce.

📌 Philanthropy and Engagement Coordinator (Adelaide)
🏢 South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)
📍 Adelaide