Senior Manager, Statewide Campaigns and Communications

About the role

The Children's Hospital Foundation is looking for a Senior Manager, Statewide Campaigns and Communications to lead its Care Closer to Home statewide program, which works with Hospital and Health Services, communities, regional hospital foundations and other partners to strengthen paediatric healthcare across Queensland. The role is accountable for the program's delivery, including the statewide funding announcements and the inaugural Statewide Giving Day in 2027.

It supports the Chief Growth Officer with government administration and the coordination of ministerial and MP visits, announcements and related media. It manages the Foundation's fundraising agency, Donor Republic, and its PR agency, and ensures every deadline and deliverable is met on time and within budget. The role is full-time, 12 months fixed term with possible extension, based in South Brisbane, and involves travel within Queensland.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Care Closer to Home program and its statewide funding announcements and the inaugural Statewide Giving Day in 2027
• Support the Chief Growth Officer with government administration and ministerial and MP visits, announcements and media
• Manage the fundraising agency and the PR agency
• Build relationships, trust and shared ownership with hospitals and hospital foundations across Queensland

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline
• Minimum six years' experience in senior campaigns, communications, public affairs, media or fundraising roles, ideally in the not-for-profit, health or government sectors
• Experience delivering integrated fundraising, marketing, communications or PR campaigns from planning to evaluation
• Proven ability to manage government engagement, media opportunities and announcements, including briefings, visits, spokesperson preparation and regional media
• Strong written and verbal communication, tailored to media, government, community, executive and board audiences
• Knowledge of fundraising legislation and charitable giving practices
• Willingness to travel within Queensland

Required skills

• Project management of complex workstreams, agencies, suppliers, budgets and deadlines
• Relationship management with regional communities, partners, senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Understanding of the Queensland media landscape and established media relationships

What we offer

• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Salary packaging options of up to $15,900 tax-free per year
• Three extra days of annual leave
• Corporate healthcare plan and paid parental leave with return-to-work allowance
• Professional development fund, free confidential counselling and professional supervision with a psychologist
• Annual wellness initiatives and a modern open-plan office in Southbank

Applications close COB Tuesday 3 November 2026; candidates apply online with a resume and cover letter. Eligibility for permanent employment requires Australian citizenship or permanent residency, and a positive Working with Children suitability card is required.