📍 Location: Hybrid – Work from Home and Marsden, QLD
📅 Full Time | Contract to December 2025 (with possible extension)
💼 Not-for-Profit | Salary Packaging Available

Are you a strategic and driven fundraising and marketing professional? Join Girl Guides Queensland and help shape the future of a values-based organisation that empowers girls and young women across the state.

About Us
Girl Guides Queensland (GGQ) is the largest youth organisation for girls and young women in the state. Established in 1919, GGQ supports nearly 6,000 youth members and more than 1,100 dedicated volunteers. We provide a flexible, non-formal education program focused on leadership, resilience, and personal development through outdoor adventures, service, and skill-building.

As a member of Girl Guides Australia and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), we are part of a global network of over 10 million members in 150 countries. GGQ welcomes girls and women of all backgrounds in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Our Vision: To be the leading organisation for girls and young women in leadership and personal development.

Our Mission: Empowering girls and young women to discover their potential as leaders of their world.

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Fundraising and Marketing Manager to lead and implement the organisation’s fundraising, marketing, and communications strategies. Reporting to the CEO, this position plays a pivotal role in driving income generation, brand exposure, and strategic engagement. You will manage a team of three direct reports and contribute to the organisation’s long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the fundraising strategy and annual operational plan.
- Manage and grow major donor, corporate, bequest, and grant relationships.

- Lead marketing and communications initiatives aligned with strategic objectives.
- Oversee sponsorship development and proposal writing.
- Support the CEO in strategic stakeholder engagement.
- Coordinate donor reporting, grant acquittals, and performance tracking.
- Manage the donor database, reporting, and analytics.
- Lead the planning and delivery of key organisational events.
- Foster a high-performing and collaborative team environment.

About You

- Five or more years’ experience in a similar role, ideally in the NFP or member-based sector.

-Relevant tertiary qualifications in fundraising, marketing, communications, business or related field.

-Demonstrated team leadership and management experience

-Demonstrated success in securing funding through a range of fundraising and philanthropic channels (e.g. partnerships, sponsorships, major donations, appeals, community giving)

-Capacity to foresee and capitalise on opportunities presented by industry and market changes with experience and proven ability to strategically identify, secure and establish strong, long-term internal and external relationships.

-Proven success in fundraising, donor relations, and partnership development

-Advanced written and verbal communications skills with significant experience in developing robust business cases and proposals and a track record of innovation.

-Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and liaise with multiple stakeholders and build trust in relationships across all levels both internally and externally.

-Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving capability with a commitment to quality outcomes.

- Ability to work collaboratively, to prioritise work requirements, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, work autonomously when appropriate, consult appropriately and respond to direction in a fast-paced environment.

-Proficiency with CRM systems and digital marketing platforms

-Accountable, with good financial acumen, analytical and interpretive skills.

-Ability to represent GGQ at events, including some evenings and weekends.

-A current Driver’s License

Desirable

-Experience working with volunteers or in a member-based organisation

-Exposure to social enterprise models or social impact reporting

Why Join Us?
Be part of a passionate organisation that truly makes a difference

-Hybrid working environment with flexibility

-Generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits

-Opportunities for professional growth and development

-Play a key role in supporting a movement that builds future female leaders.

Our Values
Our Code of Conduct reflects our values. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive environment. We expect all team members to demonstrate respect, integrity, and a shared commitment to empowering girls and young women.

How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter, with responses to selection criteria, addressing your suitability for the role. For queries, contact [email protected] .

All applicants must hold or be eligible for a Working with Children Blue Card and a National Police Check. Mandatory training in child safety is provided.

Girl Guides Queensland is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all backgrounds.