About the role

Mater Foundation is seeking a passionate and relationship-driven Community Relationship Manager to join the team on a permanent full-time basis.

Following Mater’s strategic acquisition of Healthscope’s Gold Coast Private Hospital, this role presents an exciting opportunity to help strengthen Mater’s presence across the region and support our commitment to delivering exceptional, compassionate care to Queensland communities.

In this community-focused role, you will build meaningful relationships with clinicians, supporters, community groups, businesses and key stakeholders across the Gold Coast & Northern NSW. You will identify and grow fundraising opportunities, inspire philanthropic support, and champion initiatives that make a tangible difference for patients and families.

You’ll help deliver major campaigns and events, including the International Women’s Day Fun Run, Nine Telethon supporting Mater Little Miracles and Mater Giving Day, while strengthening Mater Foundation’s presence across the region.

If you're passionate about building connections, creating lasting impact and strengthening communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits!  

What you’ll be doing

• Build and nurture strong relationships with community fundraisers, local businesses, service clubs, hospital auxiliaries, Mater teams and community organisations
• Support community fundraisers and event participants with guidance, resources and stewardship to help them achieve their fundraising goals
• Coordinate community fundraising campaigns, third-party fundraising activities, peer-to-peer events and community initiatives
• Identify new opportunities to grow community participation, engagement and fundraising income across Gold Coast and Northern NSW
• Represent Mater Foundation at community events and activities, acting as an enthusiastic ambassador for Mater
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver supporter-focused fundraising and engagement initiatives
• Maintain accurate supporter records and monitor fundraising activity, providing insights to support continuous improvement
• Identify and refer potential major donors, corporate partners and other fundraising opportunities to the relevant teams
• Support community events across Gold Coast and Northern NSW

About you

You’re a confident relationship builder who genuinely enjoys connecting with people and making a difference in the community. You’ll bring:

• Experience in fundraising, community development, event management, project management or a related field
• Minimum five years' experience in fundraising, relationship management, business development or stakeholder engagement, with demonstrated success in developing and delivering supporter growth and engagement strategies
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds
• Strong organisation and project management skills, including the ability to manage timelines, budgets and competing priorities
• A proactive and creative approach, with the initiative to identify new opportunities and ways of working
• Experience working with CRM databases, Microsoft Office, Excel and online fundraising platforms
• An understanding of contemporary fundraising and the not-for-profit sector, with a genuine commitment to philanthropy
• A passion for working with regional communities, ideally with an existing network across Gold Coast and Northern NSW
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment

Some out-of-hours work will be required from time to time to attend fundraising events and community activities, along with some intrastate travel for training, onboarding and connection with the Brisbane-based team.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater

Applications close Wednesday 30th September 2026 – please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW.

Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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