Job Description

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About the role
Join Mater Foundation as our new Community Relationship Manager in Rockhampton and help grow support for life-changing healthcare across Central Queensland. This is a permanent, full-time position.

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In this community-focused role, you'll build meaningful relationships with clinicians, supporters, community groups and local stakeholders, identify new fundraising opportunities and inspire philanthropic investment that makes a real difference to 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.

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If you're passionate about building connections, creating lasting impact and strengthening communities, we'd love to hear from you.

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- Build and nurture strong relationships with community fundraisers, local businesses, service clubs, hospital auxiliaries, Mater teams and community organisations.
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- Support community fundraisers and event participants with guidance, resources and stewardship to help them achieve their fundraising goals.
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- Coordinate community fundraising campaigns, third-party fundraising activities, peer-to-peer events and community initiatives.
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- Identify new opportunities to grow community participation, engagement and fundraising income across Central Queensland.
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- Represent Mater Foundation at community events and activities, acting as an enthusiastic ambassador for Mater.
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- Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver supporter-focused fundraising and engagement initiatives.
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- Maintain accurate supporter records and monitor fundraising activity, providing insights to support continuous improvement.
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- Identify and refer potential major donors, corporate partners and other fundraising opportunities to the relevant teams.
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- Support community events across North Queensland, including Townsville, as required.
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About you

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You’re a confident relationship builder who genuinely enjoys connecting with people and making a difference in the community. You’ll bring:

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- Experience in fundraising, community development, event management, project management or a related field.
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- At least two years’ experience in relationship management or fundraising, with a demonstrated ability to engage and build relationships with supporters or stakeholders.
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- Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
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- Strong organisation and project management skills, including the ability to manage timelines, budgets and competing priorities.
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- A proactive and creative approach, with the initiative to identify new opportunities and ways of working.
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- Experience working with CRM databases, Microsoft Office, Excel and online fundraising platforms.
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- An understanding of contemporary fundraising and the not-for-profit sector, with a genuine commitment to philanthropy.
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- A passion for working with regional communities, ideally with an existing network across Rockhampton and/or Central Queensland.
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- The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
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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.

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Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider,



delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare , education , fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

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We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

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- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
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- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
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- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
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- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
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- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
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- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
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- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
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- Enjoy outstanding food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
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- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
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Applications close Sunday the 27 th September.

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All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

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Mater offers a protected, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

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Visit our Reconciliation webpage.

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Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

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Advertised: 04 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 27 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

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📌 Community Relationship Manager - CQ (Rockhampton)
🏢 Mater Health Services
📍 Rockhampton