Exciting Opportunity for a Partnerships and Fundraising Officer

• Advance equity and wellbeing for women, girls and gender-diverse people
• Engage with partners and funders to amplify impact
• Collaborative work environment with a stellar team

Are you a strategic relationship-builder with a passion for women's health and gender equity? Do you excel in designing and driving fundraising initiatives to support systems change? If you're seeking a role where you can drive long-term impact and shape our strategy for sustainable growth, we’d love to hear from you!

Work location: On-site at our South Brisbane office
SCHADS Level: Level 5-6 beginning at $97,377-$111,092 per annum pro rata plus salary sacrificing
Status: Initial 12 month contract with extension
Hours: 0.6-0.8 FTE as negotiated

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Women’s Health and Equality Queensland (WHEQ) are leaders in women’s health, gender equality, and the primary prevention of violence. We are a not-for-profit organisation that has been improving health outcomes for women for over 40 years. Our vision is to create a world where women and girls are equitably resourced, healthy, safe and thriving.

Our work focusses on HEALTHY WOMEN and SYSTEMS CHANGE and includes counselling and support services, healing and recovery after violence, health promotion, community violence prevention, professional education, capacity building, systems leadership and policy development.

Our work focusses on creating better outcomes for cohorts experiencing the highest rates of health disadvantage and inequality. We are a pro-choice organisation that supports people with diverse bodies, sexualities and gender identities. We are committed to inclusivity and ensuring that our services are accessible and welcoming to all. Our staff team of 25+ are amazing, passionate and supportive people who work collaboratively to create a better world.

Our head office is located on unceded Jagera and Turrbal Land in South Brisbane, with many of our services spanning across the entire state.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Partnerships and Fundraising Officer, you will:

• Design and implement our fundraising strategy: Lead WHEQ’s fundraising efforts by securing grants, philanthropic funding, and/or corporate sponsorships.
• Engage donors and corporate partners: Build and sustain a robust support base through effective relationship management.
• Communicate for impact: Craft compelling funding proposals, events, and reports that highlight WHEQ’s work and engage new and existing funders.
• Develop key systems: Create and refine processes to identify, track, evaluate, and enhance fundraising and partnership efforts.

ABOUT YOU

If you’re motivated by WHEQ’s purpose and can bring the following into your work, we’d love to hear from you:

• Strategic Connector: You possess excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build and maintain strategic relationships. You understand how to align diverse stakeholders and opportunities to achieve shared goals.
• Fundraising Expertise: You have a proven track record of securing funding, whether through grants, philanthropic sources, or partnerships.
• Exceptional Communication: Whether it’s a funding application, partnership pitch, or donor report, you can craft messages that inspire and inform.
• Collaborative approach: You thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment and bring a positive, proactive attitude to your work.
• Purpose-driven practice: You align with WHEQ’s vision and values and are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of women, girls and gender-diverse people.

ABOUT OUR WORKPLACE

Joining WHEQ means becoming part of a collaborative and values-driven team dedicated to supporting women and girls across Queensland. Benefits include:

• Impactful Work in a Feminist Organisation: Be part of creating a world where women and girls are equitably resourced, healthy, safe, and thriving.
• Incredible Team: With a supportive team, clear values, and regular opportunities for learning and connecting, WHEQ offers a collaborative and purpose-driven workplace.
• Commitment to Learning and Growth: Access to formal and informal training opportunities, supported by an allocated professional development budget.
• Fantastic Work Environment: This 0.8FTE office-based role is in lively South Brisbane, in a freshly designed space close to public transport.
• Competitive Salary: Starting at Level 5-6 SCHADS [between $95,377-$-$111,473 per annum pro rata depending on your level of experience and qualifications]. There is an additional option to salary package up to $15,900 annually, increasing your take-home pay.

INTERESTED?

Even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply if this role speaks to you! Share your passion and initiative with us.

WHEQ is committed to increasing employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.

WHEQ encourages applications from people with disability. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you require modifications with the application process to meet your access needs, please let us know.

Questions?

Reach out to [email protected], using the subject line: Partnerships and Fundraising Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

How To Apply

Please submit your application via the Seek platform. Only applications which include the following will be reviewed:

• What’s motivating you to apply for this role?
• A brief overview of your previous experience and how it aligns with the skills we’re looking for
• How would you approach fundraising and partnerships for WHEQ?
• What will you bring to our organisation?

• Your CV/Resume
• A Cover Letter: Maximum 2 pages, addressing the following:

The application deadline is 5pm Monday 17 March 2025.

We appreciate the time and effort you invest in your application and will advise all applicants of the outcome by the 20th of May 2025.