Fundraising Support Officer

Permanent Part-time, 24 - 32 hours per week

Managers & Administrative Workers Enterprise Agreement (HS3)

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the West Gippsland Healthcare Group (WGHG) in the part-time role of Fundraising Support Officer. Reporting to the Media & Communication Consultant you will be responsible for developing new and maintaining existing donors with WGHG. You will create strong community relationships whilst expanding fundraising and WGHG event participation opportunities.

The successful applicant will coordinate all aspects of fundraising activities and be responsible for donor recognition, correspondence and records. You will also be responsible for creating an annual calendar of existing and new fundraising events.

We are seeking an experienced fundraising support officer; however we also strongly encourage applications from those with other relevant skills such as client management, community engagement or other promotional backgrounds to apply. This position is offered on a permanent part-time basis of 24-32 hours per week. Hours will be negotiated with the successful applicant(s) and will include evening and weekend work when required to attend fundraising and promotional events. An immediate start is available.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated experience in managing or supporting a fundraising program, events or donations, ideally within a health, public sector or community service environment.
• The ability to manage several projects and events at once to a high standard.
• Strong relationship management with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• High level organisational, computer skills and record keeping skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and an ability to interact professionally. with our wonderful donors and the wider West Gippsland community.
• A driver’s license.

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a growing regional health service, providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas in the country – Baw Baw Shire. The Hospital cares for approximately 11,600 inpatients, makes nearly 28,000 community visits and sees more than 20,000 emergency presentations each year.

The administrative headquarters is located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul. Warragul is a 30-minute drive from Pakenham along the freeway – against the traffic! WGHG are the largest employer in Warragul with a workforce of over 1400 staff and are committed to building on our organisation’s strengths by welcoming people with our shared values of teamwork, respect, accountability and compassion.

We are well aware our hospital is aging but are excited at the news that our new state of the art hospital and public aged care facility is coming. A 23.6-hectare site at Lardners Track in Drouin East was acquired by WGHG for a future hospital back in 2007. The new hospital is set to feature 233-beds and 33 emergency department treatment spaces as well as aged care and an expanded maternity facility.

We pride ourselves on the quality of care that’s delivered by our incredible staff. You won’t find a friendlier, and welcoming team than WGHG. We care for our community because we are the community! The boost in capacity means more patients can be treated faster.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee assistance program
• Salary packaging
• Free parking

Working with us

All appointments with WGHG are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Applications must include a current resume, cover letter and response to the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Karen Casey, Public Relations Consultant on (03) 5623 0300 or [email protected] or Alyson Mills, Executive Assistant on (03) 5623 0631 or [email protected]

Applications close on Sunday 30th March 2025.

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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.