Community Relationship Manager - CQ

About the role

Mater Foundation is hiring a Community Relationship Manager in Rockhampton, a permanent full-time position. The role builds relationships with clinicians, supporters, community groups and local stakeholders, identifies new fundraising opportunities and helps deliver major campaigns such as the International Women's Day Fun Run, the Nine Telethon supporting Mater Little Miracles and Mater Giving Day.

Key responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with community fundraisers, local businesses, service clubs, hospital auxiliaries, Mater teams and community organisations.
• Support fundraisers and event participants with guidance, resources and stewardship.
• Coordinate community fundraising campaigns, third-party fundraising, peer-to-peer events and community initiatives.
• Identify new opportunities to grow participation, engagement and fundraising income across Central Queensland.
• Represent Mater Foundation at community events as an ambassador.
• Work with internal teams on supporter-focused fundraising and engagement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate supporter records, monitor fundraising activity and refer potential major donors and corporate partners to the relevant teams.
• Support community events across North Queensland, including Townsville, as required.

Required profile

• At least two years' experience in relationship management or fundraising, with a track record of engaging supporters or stakeholders.
• Experience in fundraising, community development, event management, project management or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work autonomously within a collaborative team; occasional out-of-hours work and intrastate travel for training and onboarding.
• An existing network across Rockhampton and/or Central Queensland is an advantage.

Required skills

• CRM databases, Microsoft Office, Excel and online fundraising platforms.
• Understanding of contemporary fundraising and the not-for-profit sector.

What we offer

• Salary commensurate with experience, superannuation and salary packaging up to $15,900.
• Career growth across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways.
• Professional development through Mater Education and internal programs.
• EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance.
• Fitness Passport, lifestyle, retail and travel discounts, and discounted parking.

Applications are made directly to the employer; recruitment agencies are not engaged. Successful candidates may need to complete pre-employment checks.