Are you ready to make 2026 a year of profound community impact? 

To turn potential and momentum into growth?

Want to work in partnership with an engaged, generous community?

Real people. Real lives.  Rich stories of support, hope and life-changing healthcare.

Yes, this is another job ad. But this isn’t just another job.

It’s an opportunity to:

> be part of directing millions into health and community impact
> join an award-winning team
> be part of shaping the next chapter of growth and community impact
> work with high performing, dedicated team members
> work in an integrated philanthropy, fundraising and marketing team
> own and grow a community fundraising portfolio
> oversee an extensive events portfolio (with an event manager)

From patient-care to heart disease, lung disease, mental health, ageing and more; this is a job that changes lives. Perhaps it will change your life, too.

Heart Talent is looking for an exceptional communicator and relationship builder with a service mindset and a proactive, accountable working style for this game-changing role.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• permanent full-time role 

• $120k + super

• boost your base salary with salary packaging benefits

• Brisbane northside location with easy parking availability

• join an award-winning organisation at the start of a new chapter

• work with strong leadership and a genuinely committed team

• be part of driving growth and scale

• lead fundraising and engagement plans and outcomes

• take ownership of a new ambassador program to elevate community impact.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Working within a team of 13, the Community Fundraising and Events Manager will:

• lead the community fundraising and events strategy

• drive engagement, awareness and revenue

• build and manage community fundraising programs, establishing strong relationships and identifying new funding opportunities

• oversee a calendar of events, working with a highly-capable events coordinator

• lead volunteer engagement and a new community ambassador program

• plan and create marketing materials to support and promote events and fundraising

• identify and cultivate relationships with community groups, individuals, and organisations 

• accurately report on community fundraising, engagement and events; tracking budgets and impact metrics

• ensure a meaningful and inclusive supporter experience.

Making the most of the opportunity to shape a new, high-potential portfolio, you’ll build an impactful community fundraising program and establish key relationships to support the organisation’s ongoing growth goals.

This role has 2 direct reports — events and community engagement.

ABOUT YOU

You have a strong sense of initiative, and you’re ready to make this role your own, exercising a high degree of accountability and self-motivation.

You’re an excellent written and verbal communicator, and you’re confident engaging with diverse individuals and perspectives to establish meaningful relationships.
You’re both a leader and a doer. You’re excited by the opportunity to lead by example and be part of the team.

You’re a fantastic problem solver, always looking for ways to reshape, redirect and guide operations in a powerful new direction. 

You bring a background in community fundraising or another area of relational fundraising, and you know what it takes to build robust fundraising programs. 

You hold a current Queensland driver’s license, and you’re willing to travel on occasion. 

INTERESTED

Great! We’re looking forward to receiving your application and connecting with you.

A cover letter is not required but if you’d like to write one, please include it as page one of your CV (one document per application, please).

Questions and enquiries can be directed to hello@hearttalent.com.au

Please note this email address is for enquiries only — please apply online.

Heart Talent is committed to responding to every applicant.