The Fundraising Team at Ballarat Health Services need you! Event instigator and designer extraordinaire! Working with community to develop and manage fundraising events large and small for our health service with a focus on the BRICC Wellness Centre.

The role is responsible for instigation, delivery and stewardship of a program of internally generated and community developed fundraising events. Internally generated fundraising events will be specifically tailored to support projects within BHS and the ongoing running of the BRICC Wellness Centre. For events generated by community the Community Events Coordinator will provide a liaison support to groups and a champion within BHS.

The role requires a bubbly communicator who works collaboratively, has excellent attention to detail, is proactive and customer (donor and staff) focussed.

Key Selection Criteria

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualifications (e.g. FIA Qualification) or equivalent experience in fundraising, communications, marketing or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in engagement with Ballarat and Grampians region or other similar regional experience
• Experience in developing, implementing and monitoring a range of events and activities concurrently and the successful wrap up of those events to the mutual satisfaction of all participants

Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of contemporary fundraising and communications practices
• Ability to handle complex and sensitive information and disseminate this information through a range of channels
• Demonstrate a high level of computer literacy including but not limited to Microsoft Office suite
• Accurate data entry skills with a strong attention to detail

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Stress Tolerance: Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organisation.
• Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Planning and Organising: Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.

Interpersonal Skills

• Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Enquiries can be directed to Sarah Masters, Head of Fundraising and Engagement, on 0417 315 546.

All applications must be submitted online.

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Police Records Check & Immunisation Clearance.

Vaccination against COVID-19 is a mandatory requirement for healthcare workers in Victoria, and as such, all employees at Ballarat Health Services.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependant.

BHS is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people.