16th October, 2026

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private healthcare group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. As an innovator in Australia’s health system, Epworth combines leading clinical care, research and innovation to improve health outcomes and patient experiences across the community.

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The Donor Relations Manager will play a key role in identifying and developing philanthropic opportunities across Epworth HealthCare. Partnering closely with clinicians, researchers and service leaders, you'll uncover funding priorities and connect donors with projects that have the potential to transform patient outcomes, advance medical research and support innovation across the organisation.

This is an opportunity for a relationship-focused fundraising professional to work at the intersection of healthcare, philanthropy and impact. From cultivating major donors and bequest supporters to developing grateful patient relationships, you'll guide donors through meaningful giving journeys while helping communicate the powerful difference philanthropy makes across Epworth's hospitals, research programs and patient services.

About YOU​

You love bringing people together around a shared purpose. Whether you're meeting with a donor, talking to a clinician about an emerging funding need, or developing a compelling case for support, you're skilled at building trust,



identifying opportunities and creating meaningful connections.

- Demonstrated experience managing donor portfolios and cultivating high-value donor relationships through thoughtful stewardship and engagement activities
- Robust relationship management skills
- Experience developing donor proposals, cases for support and impact reports
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to identify opportunities and translate complex projects into compelling funding propositions
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- A collaborative and proactive approach
- Experience in healthcare, medical research or the non-for-profit sector will be highly regarded
- Tertiary qualification in a related field

Gembridge Australia champions diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation and genders.

APPLY NOW if are an experienced philanthropy manager ready to help advance exceptional healthcare outcomes.

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Gembridge is proud to partner with Epworth HealthCare.​

For a confidential discussion, contact Jenni D’Orival or Michelle Varcoe at Gembridge on 1300 313 413 or [email protected]

📌 Donor Relations Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Gembridge Australia
📍 Melbourne