The Hospital Research Foundation Group

Community Fundraising and Events Coordinator

Bring people together to fund better health outcomes across Western Australia

Full Time Bring people together to fund better health outcomes across Western Australia The Hospital Research Foundation Group

Community Fundraising and Events Coordinator

  • Grow community impact through fundraising campaigns, events and peer-to-peer initiatives.
  • Nurture meaningful partnerships with businesses sponsors, supporters and community organisations.
  • Turn ideas into results by coordinating memorable experiences that raise awareness and funds.

About us

The Hospital Research Foundation Group exists to deliver hope through life-changing medical research, improved care in hospitals and specialised support services in the community. We work across a broad range of diseases and illnesses to help create better health and wellbeing outcomes.

 

In Western Australia, we build on a proud history of supporting innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care. We collaborate with researchers, clinicians, businesses, individuals and communities to address areas of unmet need and deliver meaningful impact across metropolitan, regional and remote WA.

 

Join our team to help strengthen the partnerships, events and community fundraising programs that generate awareness and vital income for better health outcomes across Western Australia. You will be part of a purpose-driven organisation where collaboration, innovation and relationships are central to our impact.

 

About the role

Reporting to the Growth Impact Lead – WA, the Community Fundraising and Events Coordinator will support the development, growth and delivery of fundraising events, peer-to-peer initiatives, corporate partnerships and sponsorships. You will build strong relationships with individuals, businesses and community organisations to grow engagement, awareness and fundraising income.

 

Working closely with internal teams, external suppliers, partners and supporters, you will coordinate results-driven campaigns and activations aligned with our Strategic Plan. This hands-on role combines relationship management, event delivery, business development and accurate reporting, with some out-of-hours work and travel required.

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Support the development and execution of partnership, sponsorship and community fundraising plans aligned with organisational strategy.
  • Identify and cultivate new corporate partners, sponsors, community groups and fundraising opportunities across Western Australia.
  • Nurture existing relationships and create mutually beneficial engagement, campaign and event opportunities.
  • Lead the growth and delivery of peer-to-peer and community fundraising programs, including established campaigns.
  • Develop event briefs, schedules, budgets and delivery plans, coordinating suppliers and stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes.
  • Monitor fundraising targets and key performance indicators, providing timely reports and maintaining accurate supporter information in the CRM.
  • Promote positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues, volunteers, partners, supporters and the wider community.

 

About you

You are a proactive, relationship-focused professional who enjoys bringing people together around a shared purpose. Organised and outcomes-driven, you are comfortable balancing multiple priorities, working independently and collaborating across teams to deliver engaging fundraising activities and memorable events.

 

You will bring:

  • Three-five years’ experience in a similar fundraising, partnerships, sponsorship or events role.
  • Demonstrated success in developing partnerships, sponsorships and strong professional networks.
  • Knowledge of community and peer-to-peer fundraising, together with practical event management experience.
  • Excellent relationship-building, communication, presentation and public speaking skills.
  • Strong planning, time management and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and financial targets.
  • Confidence using CRM and project management systems and Microsoft Office applications to maintain records and produce reports.
  • A collaborative, adaptable and compassionate approach, with a genuine interest in the health and not-for-profit sector.

If you are ready to turn strong relationships, creative ideas and exceptional coordination into meaningful community impact, we would love to hear from you!

 

Please apply now and submit your Cover Letter and Resume by COB Friday 2nd October 2026. Or for a confidential chat, please call 08 8244 1100.