Are you ready to make a real impact on health equity in Western Australia?

Our client, the Health Consumers' Council are seeking a dynamic Development Manager, reporting directly to the Executive Director, to lead their revenue generation efforts, enabling them to strengthen community voices in health.

This is your opportunity to apply your fundraising expertise, entrepreneurial mindset and passion for social justice to secure funding from grants, philanthropic bodies and innovative social enterprises. You’ll be instrumental in shaping strategy, building relationships and driving initiatives that make a real difference—all while enjoying a flexible, inclusive workplace with competitive benefits. If you’re ready to lead change, we’d love to hear from you!

The role offers:

• The opportunity to contribute to strategic and operational development, helping to identify priorities and opportunities for growth
• The opportunity to be part of a consumer-first organisation with a focus on improving health equity and championing health rights
• A welcoming and inclusive workplace where everyone is encouraged to bring all of themselves to work
• A competitive not-for-profit salary with salary packaging
• Flexible working with the opportunity to work from home regularly when settled in to the role
• Additional leave entitlements

About you:

• You’re looking for a role where you can apply your fundraising, development and social entrepreneurial skills to advance social justice
• You’re interested in the health system and care about people’s experiences of it
• You’re comfortable pitching a compelling case for significant funding to senior decision makers – and just as happy to roll your sleeves up and tidy up after an event along with your colleagues

Position overview

The Development Manager leads our organisation’s income generation strategy, securing sustainable funding through diverse revenue streams including grants, individual giving, corporate partnerships, and social enterprise activities, to support achievement of HCC’s strategic and operational objectives, purpose and vision.

A typical week might see you doing a range of activities:

• Working with the leadership team to develop an impact reporting system for key initiatives
• Identifying grant opportunities from published sources
• Relationship building meetings with key decision makers
• Writing large and small grant submissions
• Developing a business model for a new social enterprise initiative including income projections and investment requirements

For more details and a full outline of responsibilities for the role, please visit the HCC website at hconc.org.au/about-us/employment.

Selection criteria

Essential

• 5+ years of experience in fundraising or income generation, preferably in the healthcare or charity sector
• Proven track record of securing diverse funding streams including philanthropic grants, project funding, and social enterprising activities
• Experience in grant writing and managing donor relationships
• Knowledge of contemporary approaches to outcome and impact measurement
• Strong financial acumen and budget management skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset and experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Project management experience
• Sound knowledge of the operational requirements of a growing NGO working in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous context
• Able to manage multiple projects and influence people without formal authority
• Willing and able to work flexibly in a small team and “muck in” as required
• Comfortable working in an agile environment and willing to work collaboratively within and external to HCC

Desirable

• Sound knowledge of the theory and practice of contemporary approaches to organisational and system change, including stakeholder engagement

Diversity and inclusion

At Health Consumers’ Council we know that strength comes from diverse perspectives being at the table. We particularly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and identities, people with disability and LGBTIQA+ community members.

next steps

More details on the role and a full job description can be found at hconc.org.au/about-us/employment.

Please click Apply Now to submit your application.

This is a chance to work in a supportive and positive environment where personal growth and well-being are prioritised. You’ll be able to make a real impact by contributing to a reputable organisation, with the added benefit of shaping a new role. The flexibility provided by a laptop and mobile ensures you have the tools needed for success, enabling you to thrive professionally while maintaining work-life balance.