Fundraising Support Specialist
- Location: Sunshine Hospital
- Employment Type: Ongoing, Part Time
- Salary: HS3 Grade 3 Level 1-5
About the role:
We are seeking a caring, organised, and detail-oriented Fundraising Support Specialist to join our team. In this role, you'll help keep our fundraising activities running smoothly by ensuring donations are processed accurately, supporters feel valued, and our events and meetings are well supported. Your contribution will be gratefully appreciated by our team and will make a real difference to the people we serve.
At Western Health Foundation, every dollar raised helps us provide the very best care, equipment, and facilities for the people of Melbourne's west. We are passionate about supporting our community, and as we move into an exciting new chapter with the opening of the new Footscray Hospital, we are looking for someone who shares our commitment to care, compassion, and community.
Key responsibilties:
- Support our donors and community by managing calls, emails, and mail, always ensuring a positive experience.
- Process donations with care and accuracy so every gift is acknowledged promptly and correctly.
- Support our events by helping with RSVPs, preparing name tags, and being on hand during special fundraising occasions.
- Keep us organised by taking minutes at meetings, managing action items, and helping improve our processes.
- Contribute ideas and improvements that make our systems more effective and aligned with best practice.
About you:
- You are someone who enjoys being part of a team and takes pride in getting the details right.
- You're approachable, professional, and motivated by the idea that your work supports better healthcare for the community.
- Experience in administration, customer service, or finance.
- Great communication skills and a warm, friendly manner.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Confidence with Microsoft Office; experience with CRMs is essential.
- A willingness to learn, take initiative, and be part of a collaborative, caring team.
About Western Health:
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 5 October 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Sharon Read via email Sharon.Read@wh.org.au.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.