Head of Fundraising (Parental Leave Vacancy)
Job No:
SHM1136
Location:
St. Kilda
Your future workplace
Sacred Heart Mission is a community of dedicated people working together to end homelessness, deep disadvantage and social exclusion. Our strength lies in our shared purpose and values. We welcome individuality and support each other to bring our best and whole selves to the work we do each day.
Join us in making a meaningful difference in a fun and friendly organisation with a big heart.
Your new role
This is an exciting time in Sacred Heart Mission’s (SHM) history, as we are now working within our bold new strategic plan, Strategy 2030: Serving more people and more communities.
As a part of Strategy 2030, it is key to have a strong Fundraising Team to build SHMs revenue and fund our vital services that provide support to those experiencing homelessness and social disadvantage.
We are seeking a Head of Fundraising to cover the period of 18th August 2025 to 17th August 2026 and ensure everything runs smoothly within the Fundraising team and their respective portfolios.
Click here to download a copy of the position description.
Your day-to-day
- Lead and support a multi-disciplined fundraising team to deliver on their stewardship plans and budgeted targets.
- Manage the fundraising strategy to ensure Sacred Heart Mission’s five-year financial model, growth, and sustainability targets are met.
- Oversee the organisational interface with all donors and supporters.
- Establish personal connections and build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, building a positive reputation for SHM in the community.
- Work collaboratively with the broader Engagement and Development Team to deliver forward-thinking initiatives.
We're looking for someone with
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant field (Fundraising, Marketing etc.)
- Strong experience in professional fundraising and demonstrated ability in a similar role.
- A successful track record of developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies and achieving key performance targets.
- Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, with a demonstrated ability in maintaining and supporting high-performing teams.
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to embed lived experience, participant voice and SHM values into fundraising design and practice.
You can look forward to
- A full-time role, with flexible working arrangements available (including working from home days) contract expected to end 17th August 2026.
- Salary range of $135-140K + superannuation (dependent on experience & qualifications).
- Professional and career development opportunities, including participation in organisation-wide initiatives like the Rainbow Collective and Culture Champions.
- Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 p.a pre-tax.
- Generous leave entitlements, 17% annual leave loading, gifted leave over holiday period, wellbeing leave & more.
- A supportive work environment including: 1 on 1 regular line supervision, Psychological First Aid and EAP available.
- Access to the Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme.
- End your day knowing you are working to support people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage.
Come and work with us!
To join our team, simply scroll down and enter your details below with attached resume and cover letter.
For more information about the role, please email Wade Piva, Director, Engagement and Development at wpiva@sacredheartmission.org with the subject line “Head of Fundraising Enquiry”
Closing date for applications: 5pm, Monday 14th of July 2025*
*Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.
SHM is committed to equal employment opportunities for all people regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. We recognise the strength and value in diversity, and actively foster an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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