Fundraising Manager

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Fundraising Manager role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Executive team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. 

Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Fundraising Manager to join our growing team on a full time (1.0EFT) ongoing basis.

The Fundraising Manager leads fundraising and philanthropy function, driving sustainable income growth, revenue diversification and strong donor relationships in line with the organisation’s fundraising strategy. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the role oversees a best-practice fundraising program spanning appeals, regular giving, major and mid-value donors, trust and foundations, bequests, community fundraising, corporate support and the LRH Community Op Shop. Working closely with the Engagement Manager, this position ensures donor engagement, storytelling and stewardship activities support long-term retention and growth, while providing strategic oversight to deliver untied income that support LRH’s priorities and services.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of the Fundraising Manager is to:

• Lead the implementation of the LRH Fundraising Strategy and annual fundraising plans, monitoring performance and reporting outcomes, risks and opportunities to the Executive and Board.
• Provide strategic leadership across all fundraising streams, including appeals, regular giving, major and mid-value donors, trusts and foundations, bequests, community and corporate fundraising.
• Build a strong donor-centred culture by overseeing donor journeys, stewardship and engagement, and collaborating with internal teams to align storytelling and acknowledgement with fundraising priorities.
• Develop and grow grants, trusts and bequests programs, including funding pipeline management, application processes, external relationships and long-term legacy strategies.
• Provide strategic and commercial oversight of the LRH Community Op Shop to ensure sustainable untied income, effective resourcing, volunteer coordination and risk management.
• Ensure effective use of CRM systems and fundraising platforms, maintaining data quality, reporting accuracy, compliance and using insights to guide segmentation, campaigns and investment decisions.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• A relevant qualification in fundraising, philanthropy, marketing, communications, business or related discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience delivering fundraising outcomes in complex organisations.
• Proven experience leading fundraising activity across multiple income streams, with a track record of sustainable income growth and donor retention.
• Strong leadership capability with experience motivating and supporting teams or contributors to achieve fundraising and engagement objectives.
• High-level written and verbal communication and experience using CRM or donor management systems to support donor relationships and reporting.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, adaptability, empathy and respect with a donor-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Mark Wilkins, Executive Director People & Culture email on Mark.Wilkins@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au 

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Applications Close: 26 April 2026

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.