• Make a genuine difference, supporting and growing OCA's community fundraising
• Work with a purpose driven, FIA Award winning team
• Flexible working, hybrid/CBD, salary packaging, supportive team

This type of opportunity doesn’t come around too often! Apply your outstanding organisational, communication and customer service skills to take responsibility for growing Ovarian Cancer Australia’s (OCA’s) community fundraising campaigns! Provide support to, and develop relationships with, community fundraisers and assist them to host events and fundraise for OCA.

About the position

The Community Fundraising Coordinator, by contributing to community fundraising income generation, has a direct impact on OCA’s ability to fund ongoing programs and provide support for those affected by ovarian cancer. This full-time position reports to the Development Manager and works collaboratively with our marketing, support and business services teams to ensure community fundraising opportunities run smoothly and successfully. Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and implement agreed community fundraising campaigns for OCA to meet income targets.
• Be the primary contact for fundraising and general telephone and email enquiries.
• Assist the Development Manager to acquire new community fundraisers.
• Build strong internal and external relationships, including with community and corporate volunteers.
• Provide advice, tips and encouragement to fundraisers.
• Apply your inquisitive thinking to develop new ideas for improving income generation from fundraising activities.
• Manage fundraising merchandise including stock levels, orders and dispatch.
• Assist the fundraising team to support large fundraisers and third-party fundraising events.
• Track fundraiser and event information in Salesforce CRM.
• Report on and evaluate fundraising events and campaigns.
• Participate in fundraising strategy reviews.

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• 1-2 years’ experience in fundraising, preferably community fundraising or events.
• Previous experience in a similar role, especially in face-to-face, online and over the phone community engagement.
• Highly developed written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to build productive and effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• High level of initiative and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• High level organisational and time management skills including the ability to balance competing deadlines.
• High attention to detail and quality of work.
• A working knowledge of customer relationship management systems (CRM) such as Salesforce (desirable) or an equivalent .
• A positive, collaborative and ‘can-do’ approach to your work.

About OCA

Ovarian Cancer Australia is the leading national body for ovarian cancer in Australia. Our vision is to save lives and ensure that no woman with ovarian cancer walks alone. Our focus is to provide care and support for those affected by ovarian cancer; and represent them by leading change.

Our people are central to what we do and are encouraged to participate in planning and decision-making.  A supportive environment, continuous improvement and inclusivity form an important part of our culture.  We offer not-for-profit salary packaging, flexible work arrangements including a hybrid working model (home/CBD), an Employee Assistance Program and the opportunity for personal growth.

A full Position Description can be downloaded from our website.

Telephone enquiries regarding the position can be directed to:

Shirley Getley – People & Culture Manager, on (03) 9289 9712 or

Kristine Pillai – Development Manager on (03) 9289 9730.

Only applicants with full and ongoing working rights in Australia will be considered.

We will be shortlisting and interviewing as we receive applications. The position will be considered closed once a suitable applicant has been appointed. If you’re keen to take on this challenge and work with a passionate and dedicated team, apply today!