The organisation

When people talk about the Flying Doctor, thoughts generally turn to red-bellied planes undertaking rescue missions in the Outback. However, the current Victorian story is one that reflects today's challenges for people living in remote and rural communities across the state.

While we do still transport people by air and by road, this work is complemented by a range of primary health services that address the most common issues people living in country Victoria face when accessing health care.

Our services:

• Help overcome the burden of distance
• Enable people to receive care in their own community
• Help people take control of their own health
• Help overcome isolation.

The business unit:

RFDS Victoria's Marketing and Fundraising team is responsible for communicating the RFDS Victoria story to a range of audiences and for funding the ambition of the organisation, enabling us to deliver services to patients and clients. We work to ensure we maintain the financial stability and brand integrity of the organisation.

This includes everything from Fundraising and Philanthropy through to Corporate Partnerships and Communications, Marketing, Events, Education and PR.

The position:

Reporting to the Corporate Partnerships Manager, full-time ongoing and located in Richmond with flexible hybrid working options, we are seeking a passionate and dynamic Corporate Community Fundraising Coordinator to manage and develop fundraising opportunities and activities with our corporate partners, supporters, and local businesses.

This role will be integral in fostering strong community relationships and driving donations to support our vital services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing a comprehensive Corporate Community Fundraising Guide for local and staff-led initiatives.
• Distributing fundraising materials to local businesses, including collection tins, merchandise, and collateral.
• Supporting key corporate partners in community fundraising events, such as staff lunch events and social clubs.
• Maintaining and update the corporate database, ensuring all stakeholder activities are recorded.
• Representing RFDS VIC at various workplaces, community groups, and business events to enhance our profile and awareness.
• Developing support for current peer-to-peer fundraising activities like Ocean to Outback and Matched Giving Day.
• Assisting the events team in securing fundraising prizes for key events such as the Going the Distance dinner and John Flynn lunch.
• Developing and distribute a Corporate Community Partnership newsletter for business supporters.
• Delivering and reporting on corporate community fundraising activities, providing quarterly and annual reports as required.
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure community fundraising obligations are met and explore growth opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience required:

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Communications, Fundraising, Marketing, or PR preferred but not essential.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in account management, partnerships, engagement, fundraising, marketing, or events.
• Understanding of not-for-profit sector drivers and communications.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of marketing and fundraising trends within the corporate sector.

Why join the Royal Flying Doctor Service:

• Work for Australia's most reputable charity (11 out of 12 years) and most trusted charity (last 3 years)
• Work for your community helping overcome the burden of distance, enabling care in the community, helping people take control of their own health and overcoming isolation
• Access to salary packaging for all employees
• Supported opportunities to work at different locations across the state.
• Great parental leave benefits

Mandatory requirements:

In line with RFDS Victoria's mandatory policies, all employees are required to undergo a National Police Clearance, hold a Working with Children Check and have 3 * Covid vaccinations and annual influenza vaccination.

For any questions, please contact David Rogers, People & Culture on 03 8412 0495

The Royal Flying Doctor Service, Victoria, is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to, those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQI communities. Please note all applicants require the right to work in Australia.