About Taldumande Youth Services For over 50 years, Taldumande Youth Services has supported vulnerable children, young people and families across Sydney. Through accommodation, support and early intervention services, we help young people overcome adversity and build safer, more independent futures.

About The Role An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced and motivated Fundraising and Engagement Coordinator to join our team at our St Leonards Head Office. This is a part-time role (four days per week) on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a varied, hands-on role responsible for coordinating and delivering our fundraising, community engagement, marketing and communications activities.

As a standalone position, you will have the autonomy to manage your own workload, drive initiatives forward and take ownership of projects from planning through to completion.

You will work closely with our CEO, Gala Dinner Committee, external marketing providers and community supporters to strengthen Taldumande's fundraising activities and community profile.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and implement the annual fundraising plan, including appeals, campaigns and community fundraising initiatives.
- Identify funding opportunities and prepare grant applications, proposals and reports.
- Plan and coordinate fundraising, organisational and community events, including the AGM, staff functions and annual Gala Dinner.
- Manage Gala Dinner logistics, including sponsorship, auctions, guest administration and post-event activities.
- Build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, businesses and community supporters.
- Coordinate marketing and communications activities,



working with external digital marketing and design providers.
- Oversee the production of our Annual Report and other organisational publications.
- Support the CEO with major donor and philanthropic engagement.
- Maintain accurate fundraising records, monitor outcomes and report on performance.

About You We are looking for someone who enjoys taking initiative, is confident working independently and can manage multiple projects without requiring close supervision.

You Will Bring

- Demonstrated experience in fundraising, grants, events or a similar role, ideally within the not-for-profit sector.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
- Strong written communication skills, including experience preparing funding applications, proposals and promotional materials.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong digital skills, including Microsoft 365, Canva and experience with donor databases and digital communication platforms.
- A proactive, resourceful and solutions-focused approach.
- The ability to take ownership of projects and deliver outcomes independently.
- A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable young people and families.





Essential Requirements

- Minimum 3 years' experience in fundraising.

- Relevant qualifications and/or equivalent professional experience.
- Current Paid Working with Children Check.
- Undergo a National Police Check.
- Current unrestricted NSW Driver Licence and access to a vehicle.

Why Join Taldumande?

- Flexibility: Part-time position, four days per week.
- Meaningful work: Contribute to an organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
- Autonomy and ownership: Enjoy the opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio and bring your ideas to life.
- Variety: Work across fundraising, events, grants, marketing and community engagement.
- Supportive environment: Work directly with the CEO and alongside a committed team.
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus meal and entertainment benefits to maximise your take-home pay
- Generous leave provisions, including 17.5% annual leave loading.

We pride ourselves on being a child safe organisation and as such this position is subject to employment screening and requirements under Child Protection legislation.

Taldumande Youth

Services is an Equal Employment Prospect (EEO) employer and welcomes and encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) backgrounds.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia to be considered.

How To Apply

Apply via SEEK with your CV and a cover letter. Tell us what draws you to Taldumande's mission and describe attach a piece of work you're proud of — a campaign, a pitch, an event, or anything that shows how you think and what you can make happen.

📌 Fundraising and Engagement Coordinator (Sydney)
🏢 Taldumande Youth Services
📍 Sydney