Our Mission

Reducing the burden of cancer. Cancer Council Queensland (CCQ)raises funds that are dedicated to improving quality of life for people living with cancer, through research, patient care, prevention and early detection. We are dynamic, outcome-focused and responsive to community needs, committed to voluntarism and the pursuit of excellence in all activities. All employees and volunteers from CCQ, through their work, are actively involved in cancer control.

About the role

This role sits within the Philanthropy and Supporter Experience team (PSX) team within the FMC Group, which aims to provide a diversity of funding opportunities for all prospective and existing supporters of CCQ. The team delivers expertise in all aspects of Philanthropy and traditional fundraising, as well as innovative new ways of engaging the Queensland community and CCQ supporters while enhancing their experience of giving to CCQ.

The Manager, Gifts in Will is responsible for managing and implementing CCQ’s Bequest and Major Gifts programs via acquisition, retention and world-class stewardship activities that build a sustainable pipeline of support that will future proof CCQ and its programs.

This role is a Permanent, Full-time role (37.5 hours per week) that manages a team of three including a Major Gifts specialist, Senior Coordinator and Coordinator.

About you

To be successful in this role you will be tertiary qualified in philanthropy, marketing communications or a similar field with substantial demonstrated experience in bequest fundraising and donor relations.

You will have proven experience in building and developing successful relationships with key internal and external stakeholders with demonstrated success in driving and achieving significant income targets year on year.

Your Leadership Contribution

CCQ has a Leadership Capability Framework which outlines the necessary capabilities of leaders at different leadership levels: Executive (CEO and GMs), Senior Managers, Managers, and Frontline Managers (Team Leaders and Senior Coordinators).

As a leader at CCQ you will be expected to demonstrate behaviours under three core capability groups: Vision and Strategy, Driving Outcomes and Attributes and Behaviours.

Benefits

Cancer Council Queensland is a growing community-based organisation offering employees flexible work arrangements, salary packaging opportunities, and a supportive team environment where healthy lifestyle balance is encouraged.

How to apply

Applications including a current resume and cover letter are required by the close date and should be addressed to:

Senior Manager, Philanthropy and Supporter Experience
Cancer Council Queensland

For your application to be considered, it is recommended that the following documentation is attached with your application:

• Cover letter – Your cover letter should clearly indicate the position you are applying for and give a brief summary of your motivations for applying and your relevant skills and experience.
• Current Resume – Your resume should include your contact details, work experience, educational background and professional development.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as Cancer Council Queensland reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate.

Cancer Council Queensland will contribute to equality and reconciliation by encouraging applications and inquiries for employment opportunities from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.