Trusts And Foundations Coordinator

Overview

Work type: Ongoing - Full Time

Salary: $74,000 - $83,000

Grade: Undefined

Occupation: Community Services

Location: Melbourne

Reference: 5965

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is a world leading cancer research, education and treatment centre and Australia's only public health service dedicated to caring for people affected by cancer. At Peter Mac, we have more than 700 laboratory and clinical researchers, all focused on providing better treatments, better care and potential cures for cancer. The Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation is the fundraising arm of the hospital, and our primary mission is to enhance Peter Mac's ability to achieve better health outcomes for people with cancer. The Foundation provides significant and sustainable funding to Peter Mac for the best people, best facilities, medical equipment, education programs and research initiatives.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

Trusts and Foundations Coordinator - Foundation

Ongoing, Full-time or Part-time 0.8 FTE role with hybrid working arrangements (2-3 days in office)

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Trusts and Foundations Coordinator will support the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation’s philanthropic objectives and contribute to the achievement of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre’s key priorities by assisting in securing philanthropic support from trusts, foundations and ancillary funds.

You will work closely with the Trusts and Foundations Manager to develop high-quality grant submissions and proposals, researching prospective funders, managing grants, and coordinating donor stewardship activities—including written reports, donor visits, and meetings with researchers—to foster long-term donor relationships.

ABOUT YOU

You will bring to the role:

• Highly developed, engaging, and professional written and verbal communication skills, with expertise in philanthropic grant submissions, proposal development, report writing, and stakeholder management.

• Proven track record of success in securing philanthropic funding, including expertise in prospecting, researching, cultivating, and stewarding donor relationships through a moves management approach.

• Understanding of fundraising principles, with a particular focus on structured giving, and a keen insight into the motivations that drive philanthropic giving.

• Strong relationship, networking and communication skills and proven ability to develop productive, results-focused relationships.

• Demonstrated partnership development skills and ability to identify and secure new prospects.

• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate, be persuasive, develop trust and maintain effective working relationships.

Remuneration starting from $74,498.40 to $82,305.60 + super + salary sacrificing. To be discussed further with the Hiring Manager.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relevant key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

If you are ready to collaborate with leading researchers and dedicated donors to fuel groundbreaking discoveries in cancer treatment, then apply today. Join us and make a meaningful impact - help shape the future of cancer care.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Taylor-Jayne Manning

Contact Number: 0439 329 429

Email: [email protected]

Applications Close: 11:59PM Wednesday 09 July 2025

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Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.

• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.

• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.