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Be part of a team passionate about our vision of creating a world where we all have the skills to support people experiencing mental health problems.
Help Us Drive Meaningful Change
Mental Health First Aid Australia’s purpose is to provide high-quality, evidence-based, accessible mental health first aid education to everyone.
We believe that by empowering individuals with the knowledge, skills and confidence to recognise, respond to and support those experiencing mental health problems, we can help create a culture of care and drive meaningful change across communities and workplaces nationwide.
We are a values-based organisation that recognises each team member’s expertise, creativity, contribution and unique perspective.
We foster a collaborative, inclusive and innovative environment and are strongly connected to our purpose.
Our head office is based in Melbourne’s CBD. We have a dedicated national team of approximately 60 staff who bring expertise in a range of disciplines, including education, research, customer service, human resources, information technology, quality improvement and marketing.
Why Work With Us?
Mental Health First Aid Australia offers employees a range of benefits, including:
Generous salary packaging options available
Supportive and Inclusive culture
Training and Skills Development
Contribute to an Organisation making a difference
Regular Well-being activites
Flexible Working Conditions
Current job opportunities
Browse our current employment opportunities to see how you can make an impact with Mental Health First Aid Australia.
Fundraising & Partnerships Manager
How to apply
To apply for this position, forward a one-page cover letter and your resume to careers@mhfa.com.au.
A copy of the position description can be found below.
If you would like to discuss the role, contact Marc Bryant, Executive Director, Strategic Relationships and Advocacy at marcb@mhfa.com.au.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
- Leading mental health educational provider
- Full-time permanent position
- Remote or hybrid work options
About the Role:
We are seeking a relationship builder who gets results. In this newly created role, you will lead and grow philanthropic, corporate and government funding opportunities. Negotiating and influencing peak body agencies, philanthropic trusts, community groups, and corporate settings is key to delivery.
You will work closely with our commercial contracts, grants, and International teams, combining strategic thinking with a practical results-focused approach.
Key responsibilities of the role:
Key responsibilities of the role
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Lead and implement fundraising strategies to diversify and scale revenue streams.
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Research, plan, and implement new target-market fundraising initiatives and giving campaigns.
- Develop and implement reporting to monitor, forecast, and improve fundraising revenue
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Lead fundraising activities at key MHFA International events such as GALA, World MHFA Day and national and international summits.
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Support Government relations and engagement to secure funding, build awareness of our impact, and unlock grant opportunities.
- Develop and deliver high-impact pitches and presentations to prospective corporate partners, sponsors, and industry stakeholders.
About You:
You will have a track record of securing and maintaining donor and corporate relationships and will also bring:
- 5+ years’ experience in fundraising, philanthropy, corporate partnerships or stakeholder relations.
- Strong relationship skills and the ability to build credibility, respect, and rapport with philanthropic leaders, corporate executives, and board members..
- Confidence in participating in roundtable discussions, network forums, and pitch presentations with high-net-worth individuals and major decision-makers.
- Experience managing funding agreements, grant compliance, and corporate partnership contracts.
Culture and Benefits:
Join a committed and supportive, purpose-driven organisation working towards a world where we all have the skills, knowledge and confidence to help someone experiencing a mental health problem.
Our benefits include:
Our benefits include:
- Flexible working conditions
- Salary packaging
- Generous leave provisions including extra paid leave over the Christmas/New Year Period
- Ongoing opportunities for
- Professional Development
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
- The opportunity to contribute to an organisation that is working towards a world where we all have the skills, knowledge and confidence to help someone experiencing a mental health problem.
We are committed to ensuring equality in recruitment, development, retention, and promotion of staff, and to ensuring that no one is disadvantaged based on their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation, or identity. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
