Fundraising Events Lead

Lead the campaigns that inspire communities, generate vital funds and help people living with MS and neurological conditions access the support they need to live a better life. Some roles keep campaigns moving. This one moves a mission forward.

MS Queensland is seeking an accomplished Fundraising Events Lead to take ownership of the operational development and delivery of a high-impact campaign portfolio, including the national MS Readathon, MS Brissie to the Bay and MS Moonlight Walk.

In this newly created role and reporting to the Fundraising Campaigns Manager, you will translate strategy into clear, actionable campaign plans and lead every aspect of operational delivery, from logistics, campaign readiness and participant safety to suppliers, stakeholders, budgets, risk and performance.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader to take the reins, strengthen delivery and embed continuous improvement across some of MS Queensland’s most recognised fundraising campaigns. Your expertise will create exceptional supporter experiences, grow participation and fundraising, and help more people living with MS and neurological conditions access life-changing services and support.

About MS Queensland

MS Queensland is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit charity supporting people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and neurological conditions. For more than 65 years, we have been a trusted voice and support provider for Queenslanders living with MS. Today, our work extends more broadly across neurological conditions, helping people access connection, wellness, information, services and support that improve quality of life.

Our purpose is deeply human: to ensure every Queenslander living with a neurological condition can connect to a better life.

Based at our contemporary Neuro Wellness Hub on Milton’s vibrant Park Road, you’ll join a collaborative team united by authenticity and purpose. We offer a hybrid working model, with two days in Milton and three days from home, outside key event periods. You’ll enjoy flexibility, a culture grounded in trust and respect, and meaningful work that supports both your purpose and wellbeing.

The opportunity

Some roles keep campaigns moving. This one moves a mission forward.

This is your opportunity to take the reins of a unique portfolio of national and Queensland fundraising campaigns, including the MS Readathon, MS Brissie to the Bay and MS Moonlight Walk. You will bring delivery, people and operations together to turn ambitious ideas into safe, seamless and inspiring supporter experiences.

With genuine ownership and the freedom to influence, you will shape how campaigns are delivered, challenge what could be better and use insights to build smarter, stronger and more engaging experiences for the future.

Behind every participant, every kilometre and every dollar raised is the possibility of a better life. Your work will help MS Queensland reach more people, raise more funds and expand access to life-changing support for people living with MS and other neurological conditions.

Your Impact

In this role, you will support the MS Queensland community by:

·       Turning strategy into action by developing and delivering annual operational plans across MS Queensland’s fundraising events portfolio.

·       Creating exceptional supporter experiences by leading participant acquisition, engagement, fundraising activation and stewardship, while embedding MS Queensland’s Best at Thank You commitment.

·       Delivering campaigns with confidence by coordinating logistics, communications and event-day operations from initial readiness through to post-campaign review.

·       Guiding team members and volunteers, sharing campaign expertise and supporting effective resourcing to ensure a high-performing events team.

·       Driving sustainable fundraising growth by monitoring budgets, KPIs and recommending investments that strengthen participation, engagement and financial performance.

·       Building strong delivery partnerships by leading relationships with suppliers, contractors, sponsors and stakeholders, delivering partnership benefits and confidently managing escalated campaign matters.

What success looks & feels like

• Bringing ambitious ideas to life, creating fundraising experiences that bring communities together and inspire people to act.

·     You feel the strength of a connected team, with colleagues, volunteers, supporters and partners working confidently towards a shared purpose.

·     You know your work matters, because every campaign helps people living with MS and neurological conditions access the support they need to live better lives.

About you

• A genuine commitment to purpose-led work, bringing creativity and a solutions-focused mindset to improving outcomes for people living with neurological conditions.
• At least five years’ experience delivering large-scale peer-to-peer, mass participation, community or national fundraising campaigns with significant revenue responsibility.
• Skilled in managing complex projects, budgets, reporting, suppliers, stakeholders and competing deadlines across teams or locations.
• A natural coach who can unite, motivate and guide colleagues, volunteers and partners without relying on direct authority.
•  Confident using campaign data, CRM insights and analytics to make decisions, solve problems and continuously improve results.
• An empathetic, credible communicator who builds trusted relationships, engages supporters and represents MS Queensland with confidence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, fundraising systems and digital platforms such as Meta, Instagram and Google Ads. Adobe, design or HTML skills are advantageous.

What matters most is your ability to unite people and purpose, turning community action into life-changing support. You will bring proven fundraising experience, strategic thinking, hands-on operational leadership and a natural ability to inspire people and deliver exceptional campaigns.

Benefits, flexibility & support

• Salary packaging benefits with up to $18,500 in tax-free not-for-profit packaging available through Eziway.
• Hybrid and flexible working options to support your lifestyle and wellbeing: with two days in Milton and three days from home, outside key event periods.
• Extra annual leave day as part of Employee Appreciation Day to take off when you like: It's a day for you on us!
• Professional development opportunities, including access to free learning and training such as Mental Health First Aid.
• A collaborative Supporter Impact team that values shared learning, connection and teamwork.
• A contemporary Milton location close to transport, parking, cafes, restaurants and shops on Park Road.
• End-of-trip facilities, outdoor spaces and workplace amenities including a coffee machine.
• Portable long service leave through QLeave as part of the community services sector.
• Family-friendly leave support, including paid maternity and partner leave.
• Financial wellbeing initiatives, including early access to earned wages and savings support.
• A values-led culture where your contribution is recognised and connected to real community impact. 

Compliance Requirements

To join MS Queensland, you will need to complete relevant compliance checks, including:

• NDIS Worker Screening
• Blue Card
• National Police Clearance
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module training

MS Queensland covers the cost and renewal of Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Card requirements where applicable.

Interested?

Here, your ideas can become campaigns that move communities. Your leadership can create experiences that supporters remember, return to and rally behind. And every dollar raised can help someone living with a neurological condition access the support they need to live a better life. If that is the kind of impact you want to lead, we encourage you to apply.

We look forward to your application online before Thursday 10th of September at 11:59pm AEST

For general enquiries or to request a copy of the full Position Description, please contact ***********@msqld.org.au. Please note this email address is for enquiries only.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Our commitment to inclusion

At MS Queensland, we are committed to building a workplace where people feel respected, valued and able to contribute. We warmly welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Respectfully, no agencies please.