Community Fundraising Specialist – Kotara

About us

Cancer Council NSW (CCNSW) is a community funded and focused not for profit. We are the largest cancer charity inNSWand our point of difference is that we work across every area of every cancer from research right through to support.

At CCNSW we understand that nothing feels better than doing work you really care about. As Australias leading organisation supporting all peopleimpactedby all cancers we understand how good it feels to make a difference. We know that almost 1 in 2 Australians are affected by cancer during their lifetime by joining the passionate team at CCNSWyoullknow that each day the workyouredoing will positivelyimpactpeople in your life and Australia.

About the role

Reporting to the Community Fundraising Lead this roleis responsible fordelivering fundraising eventsandengagingand managingsupporters and community stakeholdersto achieve sustainable community fundraising outcomes.

The Community Fundraising Specialist will work closely with the broader local team to ensure our visible and relevant presence in community and build sustainable relationships to raise funds to improve cancer outcomes. While this role is primarilylocatedat our Cancer Council Kotaraoffice travel will berequiredto support surrounding communitiesin theNewcastle/Hunterregion.

Please note this is a Permanentpart-time role four days per week.

About the benefits

• Generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars up to $15900 a year.
• Recognised for Voice Projects 2021 and 2023 Best Workplace Award.
• A balanced organisational approach to WFH and office
• Additionalperformance-based leave available.
• Work for purpose and know that your work fosters an engageddiverseand culturally aware organisation.
• Discounts available for everyday expenses such as private healthretailand fitness

Key responsibilities of the role

• Identifybuildandmaintainrelationships with supporters and key community stakeholders to effectively deliver community fundraising initiatives including managing VIP supportersacrossCancer Council campaigns such as Australias Biggest Morning Tea and The Longest Day
• Manage and deliver community fundraising events (incl. budgeting planning and delivery) such as Stars ofThe Hunterand Stars ofNewcastle
• Support the development of and locally execute operational plans to optimise community fundraising and supporter experience.
• Monitor local supporter and community fundraising insights to ensure effective and efficient response to challenges and opportunities.
• Adhere to licensing requirements risk assessment and financial procedures issues management policy and other organisational policies and procedures.
• Recruitcoachand manage volunteers to support Cancer Council in the delivery of community fundraising initiatives.
• Identifyopportunities to respectfully capture and tell stories of Cancer Council impact in local communities.

About you

Essential

• Demonstrated fundraising experience or experience raising revenue
• A sound understanding of relationship management and community engagement
• Experience in event management
• Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills
• Well-developed organisation and project management skills
• Financial acumen and ability to manage community fundraising campaign budgets
• Experience in working effectively with volunteerscommitteesand/or community groups
• Ability to work calmly under pressure work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities across multiple teams
• Availability for and willingness to travel in and work with all communities across NSW
• Work flexible hours (including weekends and evenings)
• Class C drivers license

Desirable

• Experience in developing the public profile of community-based fundraising initiatives
• Understanding of and commitment to the charitable sector
• Demonstrated understanding of working with priority populations

CCNSW is an inclusive place to volunteer and embrace diversity celebrate our differences and inspire each person to be their authentic self at we strive torepresentthe communities we serve we welcome and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other diverse groups.

If you require any adjustments tosubmityour application pleaseget in touch withus

Apply online by visiting our website directly copying the following click on the role title andsubmityour cover letter and resume.

Closing date:18/05/2026