Gift in Will Coordinator

Join Our Team as a Gift in Will Coordinator!

Are you passionate about making a difference in childrens healthWe are now recruiting for a part-time (3 days/week) ongoing Gift in Will Coordinator to take responsibility for cultivating and soliciting Gift in Will donors and prospects and providing highest levels of donor care assisting in the implementation of the GIW strategy managing a portfolio of donors and assisting in the coordination of key acquisition and stewardship events and activities.

Who we are

Founded in 1989 the Royal Childrens Hospital (RCH) Foundation is the fundraising arm of the Royal Childrens Hospital one of the worlds leading childrens hospitals. The RCH Foundation has the vital role of raising and distributing donated funds to the hospital enabling the very best patient and family care and support and saving and improving the lives of our sickest children. While a legally separate organisation the RCH Foundation works closely with the RCH in achieving its vision.

The Role

The Gift in Will Coordinator reports to the Manager Gift in WIlls and works closely with the wider fundraising and crossdepartmental teams to promote and solicit Gift in Wills to our donors and the wider community and effectively steward already committed donors.

About You

• You are purpose driven and committed to the mission and values of the RCH Foundation
• You have 2 years of proven success as a fundraising and philanthropy professional ideally with gift in will experience
• You have demonstrated superior written and verbal communication skills with an ability to exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality at all times
• You have advanced computer literacy including the Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
• You are confident in your work but know when and how to consult others to keep work moving to achieve the best results and to avoid risk
• You have a commitment to personal development

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to effectively negotiate.
• Excellent phone manner displaying a mature ethical professional manner that exhibits sensitivity tact and discretion along with a commitment to a high standard of performance.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of people.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Demonstrated time management organisational and planning skills with the ability to be flexible adapt to varying workloads and to effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and maintain excellent attention to detail at all times.
• Demonstrated ability to take a forensic approach to donor research.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a highly supportive team which consistently rates its culture as one of the best things about working at the RCH Foundation
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The chance to make a real impact in the community
• Competitive salary and benefits package including:
  • Hybrid working model
  • Salary packaging (up to $15900)
  • Three bonus days of leave between Christmas and New Year for the office close-down period
  • Two additional days of leave per year to support staff wellbeing and mental health
  • Two additional days of personal leave per year

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our mission we would love to hear from you!

• Download the position description.
• Include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications which do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.
• Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are a great fit for this role on the Bamboo online portal via the Apply For This Job link.

Please email any enquiries to Kath Sell Manager Gift in Wills at using the subject line: Gift in Will Coordinator.

Application Deadline:11pm on Sunday 1 February 2026

Join us and be a part of something meaningful. Together we can make a difference!

The RCH Foundation is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgroundsall members of the LGBTIQA community and people with disability.

Commitment to child safety

The welfare of children will always be the RCH Foundations first priority and it has zero-tolerance towards to any actions behaviours words or sentiments that may cause harm including child abuse. Policies and practices are sensitive to the protection of children and wherever there is contact with children and their families the aim is to create a child safe environment.

The RCH Foundation is committed to the principles of cultural safety and inclusion of children from diverse backgrounds and to the safety and inclusion of children with disability and recognises that these principles support the safety of all children.

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