About Us

At Foodbank, we believe everyone should have access to food. There are Australians going without every day and we are working hard to change that. Foodbank Queensland provides millions of kilograms of food and groceries to more than 350 frontline community partners and over 400 School Breakfast Programs each year. Together, we give food and hope to more than 150,000 Queenslanders in need each week. Foodbank Queensland’s Community Impact:

• Every hour, Foodbank Queensland provides 3,000 meals.
• Each week, Foodbank Queensland supports 150,000 people in need.
• Each year, Foodbank Queensland sources 13 million kilograms of food and groceries and provides 26 million meals to people in need.

About the Role

We’re growing—and this is your chance to grow with us. Foodbank Queensland is excited to introduce a newly created Development Coordinator role within our Marketing and Fundraising department. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new position from the ground up while contributing to life-changing work across our state.

As our Development Coordinator, you’ll provide essential coordination and administrative support to our Development Team, helping to deepen donor relationships and support major gift and partnership fundraising. From researching prospects to preparing donor materials and helping coordinate impactful events, your work will be at the heart of our purpose to fight hunger.

You'll work closely with the Development Manager and a dedicated, friendly team that thrives on collaboration, purpose and shared success. This is a great opportunity for someone who is organised, curious, proactive and genuinely passionate about making a difference.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct in-depth research and prepare donor profiles
• Maintain accurate records of donor interactions in our CRM (Salesforce)
• Provide high-quality administrative and project support
• Assist with the preparation of proposals, reports and stewardship materials
• Help coordinate donor events, site visits and campaigns
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to keep things running smoothly
• Bring your energy and ideas to a team that values initiative and care

Who You Are

You will be a great fit for this role if you have:

• Experience in administration, coordination, or a fundraising/marketing environment
• Familiarity with CRMs (Salesforce highly regarded)
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Experience in the charity sector or donor engagement is a big plus
• A team player who thrives in a dynamic, purpose-led environment
• Event coordination experience is desirable but not essential

Why Join Us?

Be a part of a purpose-driven organisation where the work you do really does have an impact on the lives of many families living in Queensland. Enjoy benefits including:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging
• Learning, development, and career growth
• Flexible work options
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Gifted Holiday closure leave
• An employee assistance program for you and your family

Diversity and Inclusion

Foodbank Queensland is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We believe in fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.

How to Apply

Job applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV as well as a Cover Letter addressing the key role requirements listed as soon as possible.