Make a meaningful difference with us:

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising & Philanthropy, the Program Manager Fundraising & Philanthropy Transformation will be accountable to project managing the significant change program for Fundraising & Philanthropy across UnitingCare. The Program Manager Fundraising & Philanthropy Transformation will be responsible for developing the project plan to deliver the significant change to drive increased revenue from these activities.

In this strategic role you will be responsible for executing a comprehensive transformation program aimed at significantly increasing revenue through fundraising & philanthropy. Your work will include: Culture, Operating Model & Capability, Donor Data Strategy & Engagement Channels, Fundraising and Philanthropy Service Offerings, Planning, Reporting and Internal Engagement, Policy & Governance, Process, Technology and Data Enablement.

You will collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to embed a culture of philanthropy – ensuring UnitingCare is well positioned to inspire generosity and deliver lasting impact.

Please note, this is a full time, permanent position. Flexibility is important to us, and we know it is to you, too - this role supports hybrid working.

Your part in our UnitingCare team:

Lead a strategic transformation program across six key pillars: culture and capability, data and marketing channels, service offerings, planning and reporting, policy and governance, and technology enablement.

Design and deliver a comprehensive program roadmap, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and fundraising ambitions based on an approved strategy.

Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, including Head of Fundraising & Philanthropy, GGM Transformation and business unit stakeholders across Hospitals, Aged Care & Community Services, and Family & Disability Services, to embed a culture of philanthropy and innovation.

Drive operational excellence by implementing best-practice project management methodologies, risk and issue tracking, and performance reporting frameworks.

Champion data-driven decision-making, leveraging tools like Salesforce and SharePoint to enhance donor insights, streamline processes and unlock new fundraising opportunities.

Inspire and engage stakeholders at all levels, ensuring the transformation journey is inclusive, transparent, and aligned with UnitingCare’s mission & values.

What makes a difference for us?

Tertiary level qualifications in Project Management or a related field, with demonstrated experience in leading a similar program driving a large-scale transformation through data driven process improvement.

Proven success working in a fast-paced outcomes focused delivery environment, ideally in a similar role.

Advanced written and oral communication skills, including “story telling”, with demonstrated experience in successfully influencing and negotiating with key stakeholders to deliver outcomes within tight timeframes.

Demonstrated stakeholder engagement capability ideally at an executive and leadership level, with the ability to build and develop positive and effective working relationships.

Strong customer-focused attitude, commitment to actively display organisational values, and contribute to team goals.

What makes a difference for you?

The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example as a proud not-for-profit, for more than 100 years. Joining our team, you’ll be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. We’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital.

Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.

Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging Explained

A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program.

Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme.

Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Safe workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

Child safe, Child friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children, implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services and appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.