Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Leadership and management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 3960
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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the department
Fundraising is a vital activity for Victorian health services, providing essential revenue beyond government funding. At Austin Health, the Austin Health Foundation leads all fundraising efforts, including donations, sponsorships, capital campaigns, and grant applications. Fundraising supports medical equipment, research, education, and patient care initiatives.
The Volunteer Engagement team oversees the recruitment, onboarding, and support of volunteers. They also assist staff in effectively engaging volunteers across Austin Health programs.
About the role
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary executive to lead the Austin Health Foundation – our dedicated fundraising and volunteer engagement arm. This role provides regular exposure to the Executive and Board and the opportunity to shape how philanthropy and volunteering contribute to Austin Health’s future.
Reporting directly to the Chief Strategy, Sustainability and Engagement Officer, the Director, Austin Health Foundation will:
About you
You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence and teamwork. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring with you:
Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring managers:
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Sunday 21 September 2025