Director, Philanthropy and Fundraising

$159,000 (FTE) package plus salary packaging

Shape and grow the fundraising portfolio for Australia’s only specialist eye, ear, nose and throat hospital.

Design innovative programs across major donors, appeals, trusts, foundations and more

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and leading a team of three part‑time staff, this senior leadership position provides strategic direction and hands-on oversight of the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital’s fundraising programs.

This is a unique opportunity to drive philanthropic growth at Australia’s only specialist eye, ear, nose and throat hospital—supporting life-changing care for over 200,000 patients each year.

Current programs under management include:

Fundraising appeals

Donor newsletter

Grateful patient program

Major donor program

Regular giving program

Community fundraising

Corporate partnerships

Trusts and foundations

Gifts in wills

You will bring your creative leadership and strategic innovation to refreshing the programs, growing revenues and delivering measurable and lasting benefits to the hospital and its patients.

This role is available full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) to suit the successful candidate.

About you

You’re a seasoned leader with a strong record of building trusted relationships and generating philanthropic support. You communicate with confidence and ease across diverse audiences, including donors, executives and board members.

Senior experience in philanthropy and fundraising roles

Tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Fundraising, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline.

Membership with the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA) and completion of the FIA Code of Conduct course is desirable

Strategic leadership capability, with proven team management and coaching experience.

A track record of managing and growing major donor relationships.

Strong skills in developing compelling donor communications.

Creativity to initiate new approaches and campaigns and revenue streams

Commercial mindset - financial and strategic acumen, with budgeting and data‑driven decision-making experience.

The ability to support the CEO and board in high-level donor engagement.

Benefits

Centrally located, close to public transport and a short walk to the CBD

Hybrid work, flexibility and friendly culture

Salary packaging and subsidised car parking

5 weeks annual leave, plus monthly ADO's for full time employees and 17.5% leave loading

The Eye and Ear is an equal opportunity employer.

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Applications close 03/03/2026.

Enquiries to Sharyn La Rocca via Sharyn.larocca@eyeandear.org.au

About the Eye and Ear

The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is a world class specialist hospital in eye and ear care providing services across Victoria. The hospital recently completed a major redevelopment. For more information see The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital | Melbourne

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, a working with children check (if applicable) and evidence of vaccination status.

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Director, Philanthropy and Fundraising