Associate Director, Mental Health Campaign

St John of God Foundation

Join St John of God Foundation and help create a lasting impact through philanthropy. As the Associate Director, Mental Health Campaign, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a major national fundraising initiative supporting Australia's veterans and first responders, while contributing to the Foundation's ambitious growth in philanthropic income. This is a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change, work alongside inspiring leaders, and be part of a collaborative, relationship-focused team that values flexibility, innovation, and purpose.

Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy & Campaigns, you will lead the strategic planning and delivery of the ‘Road to Recovery’ Campaign, engaging with a diverse network of generous donors, philanthropic foundations, and influential supporters who share a passion for improving the lives of Australia's veterans and first responders. Through strategic relationship building and exceptional stewardship, you will help secure transformational support and create lasting impact for the communities we serve.

The role is offered on a 24-month, full-time contract basis, working 38 hours per week.

About The Role

Secure major philanthropic gifts and build strong relationships with Philanthropists and foundations. Develop and manage a portfolio of key donors, creating tailored engagement and stewardship plans. Lead the planning and delivery of the Road to Recovery fundraising campaign to achieve ambitious revenue targets. Prepare compelling funding proposals, donor presentations, impact reports, and stewardship communications. Work closely with senior leaders, clinicians, volunteers, and stakeholders to drive fundraising success. Coordinate donor engagement, recognition, and fundraising events that enhance the supporter experience. Maintain accurate donor records, campaign reporting, forecasting, and CRM data management. Support and mentor volunteers, campaign advocates, and Foundation team members to achieve campaign goals.

Your Skills And Experience

You are an accomplished fundraising professional with a proven track record of securing major philanthropic gifts and leading large-scale fundraising campaigns. You bring exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to inspire support from high-net-worth individuals, foundations, corporate partners, and community leaders.

A confident and persuasive communicator, you can develop compelling funding proposals, presentations, reports, and donor communications while successfully navigating complex stakeholder environments. Your strong understanding of major gift fundraising and the full donor lifecycle, combined with your resilience, strategic thinking, and results-driven approach, enables you to deliver outstanding fundraising outcomes.

Highly organised and self-motivated, you thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about creating meaningful impact through philanthropy. You bring strong technical and donor management system skills, along with the flexibility to travel and support donor engagement activities and events as required. Above all, you will demonstrate a genuine commitment to the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care, with people at the heart of everything you do.

All applicants are requested to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

We can offer you

Highly competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience. Fixed Term, Full-Time position, working 38 hours a weekRole will be based from our St John of God Health Care Richmond or Burwood hospitals40% Working from home arrangements in placeSalary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:Novated leasing work related expensesself-education andadditional superannuationA healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programsEmployee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health InsuranceEmployee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Innovative Professional Development opportunitiesCollaborative leadership teamAccess to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

For enquiries, contact Joanne Hallis, Executive Assistant to Bianca Pietralla, CEO St John of God Foundation on 0408 916 240

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.