Fundraising Officer

Help create meaningful change one supporter one story one donation at a time.

At Aruma we believe everyone deserves a great life the life they want the life they choose. As a leading Australian forpurpose organisation we support more than 5000 people with disability and complex needs across Eastern Australia to live inclusive selfdetermined lives.

Were in an exciting phase of growth and transformation and are looking for a detaildriven peoplefocused Fundraising Officer to play a vital role behind the scenes strengthening relationships with the supporters who make our mission possible.

Permanent parttime 3 days per week

Location: Chatswood (primarily remote with some in-office requirements)

Why this role matters

Every donation represents trust generosity and belief in our purpose. As our Fundraising Officer youll be the operational heartbeat of our fundraising function ensuring supporters feel genuinely valued data is accurate campaigns land smoothly and compliance is rocksolid.

Your work will directly enable choice inclusion and quality services for people with disability making a real difference every day.

What youll be doing

This is a varied handson role where your organisation care and attention to detail will shine. Youll provide endtoend fundraising administration and supporter care including:

• Preparing timely and accurate donor acknowledgements receipts and thankyou communications
• Responding warmly and professionally to donor enquiries across phone email and online channels
• Maintaining highquality CRM data processing donations across multiple channels and producing reliable reports
• Supporting fundraising campaigns appeals newsletters and digital communications
• Managing fundraising compliance licences and privacy obligations across Australia
• Coordinating bequests and estate gifts working respectfully with lawyers executors and donor families
• Providing general administration and basic finance support in collaboration with Finance and Communications

What youll bring

Youll thrive in this role if you bring:

• Experience in administration customer service or fundraising support
• Exceptional attention to detail and pride in getting things right
• A friendly confident communication style and genuine care for people
• Comfort using CRM systems spreadsheets and digital tools
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Alignment with Arumas BRAVE values:
• Bold Respectful Accountable Value Teamwork Excellent

Experience in the disability or notforprofit sector is welcome but not essential.

Why join Aruma

• Be part of a valuesled humanrights organisation creating real social impact
• Enjoy a supportive collaborative team that truly works together
• Gain exposure to meaningful fundraising initiatives and campaigns
• Work flexibly while knowing your contribution genuinely matters
• Salary Packaging beneifts
• Fitness passport

Ready to make an impact

If youre motivated by purposedriven work and enjoy a role where precision meets connection wed love to hear from you.

Apply now and help support people to live a great life the life they want the life they choose.

Our Commitment

At Aruma were committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are focused on creating an inclusive high-performing workplace.

Our Recruitment Approach

We review applications as they come in and move quickly to interview great candidates so we encourage you to apply early. While we include an indicative closing date roles may close sooner if we find the right person. Applications received later in the process may not progress. If youre unsuccessful and would value feedback please feel welcome to reach out to our Talent team.

Closing Date: Monday 15th June 2026