About the role
Join Mater Foundation as a Campaign Operations Manager in Newstead! This full-time, permanent position offers a unique opportunity to lead the planning and delivery of our major fundraising campaigns and events. If you're passionate about creating unforgettable experiences that inspire community support and drive meaningful impact, this role is for 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
As the Campaign Operations Manager, you will play a vital role in planning, coordinating, and delivering major events and supporter led activations. You’ll work across profile campaigns like the Smiddy Challenge, Brisbane to Gold Coast Cycle for Cancer and International Women’s Day Fun Run – all while contributing to better health outcomes for Queenslanders. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure every detail is delivered with excellence — from logistics and budgeting to stakeholder engagement and onsite leadership. Your work will help create safe, seamless, and memorable experiences for participants, volunteers, and sponsors, while supporting Mater Foundation’s fundraising and community engagement goals.
About you
To be successful within this role you will need:
- Proven experience in event coordination and management, preferably in sport, fundraising or community sectors
- Strong project management skills using online platforms like Monday.com
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
- Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Understanding of risk management and compliance in event delivery
- Tertiary qualification in Event Management or related field (desirable)
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
Applications close on the 17th of November. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
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