Fundraising and Events Officer

About the McGrath Foundation:

At the McGrath Foundation, we raise money to fund McGrath Breast Care Nurses who provide invaluable support and care to women and men experiencing breast cancer. These nurses provide life-changing care and support for families going through Breast Cancer.

Why the McGrath Foundation is a great place to work:

• Clear purpose: We provide free McGrath Breast Care Nurses to individuals and families affected by breast cancer across Australia.
• Flexible work: We embrace hybrid work models and offer flexibility in core hours, including part-time options.
• Diverse professionalism: We value and celebrate the diverse professional experiences of our team members.
• Strong brand: Despite being a small team, we have a trusted and well-known brand across Australia.
• Fun and camaraderie: We organise enjoyable activities like the annual Pink Test and various social events throughout the year.
• Continuous professional development: Learning, questioning, and improving are integral to our culture.
• Generous leave options: We offer a range of generous leave options to support our team's wellbeing.
• Health and well-being support: Our team members have free access to Sonder, a pioneering health and well-being platform.

More about the role:

The Fundraising and Events Officer is an entry level role supporting the Cricket and Community Fundraising team in achieving their fundraising goals, event coordination and administrative tasks. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Administrative and logistical requirements of specific fundraising campaigns and Events.
• Building and maintaining relationships with community fundraising supporters.
• Assisting in event planning and activations.
• Streamlining processes and procedures to support productivity within the Cricket and Community team.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a team-focused, confident communicator and organised individual with a mix of the following experience and skills:

• At least one year experience in administration, customer service or event coordination.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills to engage with McGrath Foundation supporters, volunteers and team.
• Strong organisational skills and be able to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn from others, giving and receiving feedback to ensure ongoing improvement.

We value diversity!

The McGrath Foundation is an employer of equal opportunity and celebrates the diversity of our team. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to participate in our recruitment processes.