About the role
Mater Foundation are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, highly organised professional to join our dynamic Philanthropy team on a 12‑month maternity leave contract!
As our Philanthropy Coordinator, you’ll be at the heart of a passionate, purpose-driven team—supporting Senior Managers to deliver high-impact strategies and campaigns across Major Gifts, Gifts in Wills, and Trusts & Foundations. You’ll also play a pivotal role in bringing one of Queensland’s most iconic fundraising events to life: the Channel Nine Mater Little Miracles Telethon.
As the healthcare needs of Queenslanders grow, so does the role of Mater Foundation.
Mater Foundation is an iconic Queensland fundraising and philanthropic institution, committed to providing exceptional care through health, education and research. It meets a profoundly satisfying mission to improve the health and wellbeing of our community and to continue the Mater tradition of care and compassion.
Mater Foundation helps to underpin an extensive network of hospitals across Queensland, a world-class research institute and a nationally accredited education provider.
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
In this role, you’ll be the engine that keeps our Philanthropy portfolio running smoothly—providing essential administrative and event support that enables our specialists to build powerful, lasting relationships with generous supporters who make incredible things possible.
Every day brings fresh opportunities: coordinating project logistics, supporting major events, managing high-value donor touchpoints, and helping ensure our operations run with excellence and precision.
If you love variety, thrive in a collaborative environment, and find purpose in work that creates meaningful community impact, you’ll feel right at home here.
This is your chance to grow your skills, deepen your experience in philanthropy, and contribute to the work of one of Australia’s most impactful hospital foundations.
About you
To excel in this role, you’ll bring:
- 3+ years' experience in administration, events, or marketing
- Strong organisational and administrative skills to keep multiple tasks on track
- Demonstrated experience coordinating event production and logistics (suppliers, run sheets, operations)
- Proficiency using CRM systems to maintain accurate supporter information
- An understanding of fundraising and relationship development principles
- Excellent written communication skills for supporter correspondence and event documentation
- Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
- Reliability, responsiveness, and a solutions-focused attitude
- Confidence using modern software and fundraising systems
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. #GETBETTERWITHMATER
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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