Lead with Heart: Drive Partnerships & Philanthropy at Calvary Mater Newcastle

As the Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager, you will lead the design and delivery of a philanthropy and partnerships strategy that directly supports life-changing healthcare, world-class research, and community wellbeing.

This hands-on leadership role reports to the General Manager and works closely with the Executive, Public Affairs and Communications Manager, and Calvary’s national philanthropy team to drive fundraising growth, strengthen brand visibility, and cultivate enduring relationships with donors, corporate partners, and community organisations.

Working with us

We are a world class leader in research in oncology, toxicology, psychiatry and palliative care research.  Our researchers work in partnership with our clinicians and patients, as well as universities, affiliated organisations and charities, both locally and globally.

We meet the needs of our local communities by offering a comprehensive range of health services and clinics including Coronary Care and Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicine and 24/7 Emergency Care.

We work together to be a continuing source of healing, hope and nurturing to the people and communities we serve.  As we work, our values are visible in how we act and treat each other.

We care for our people by providing safe, equitable, inclusive and welcoming work environment that respects each individual and their contribution to our purpose of ‘Being for Others’.

In addition to an enriching work environment, our people benefit from:

• Family orientated to accommodate work-life balance
• Gender neutral parental leave
• Corporate discounts including Private Health Insurance and Tech products
• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport
• Leave balance transfer for NSW Health employees

Selection criteria

• Proven track record of delivering income growth and measurable impact as a senior fundraising or partnerships leader
• Degree qualified in relevant field and/or extensive experience in relevant fields such as philanthropy, partnerships or marketing. CFRE accreditation or FIA membership highly regarded
• Applied understanding of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and philanthropic governance requirements.
• Exceptional communicator with strong influencing, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills across corporate, community and government sectors.
• Strategic, collaborative and purpose-driven, with a genuine passion for connecting generosity with improved patient care and community outcomes.

Employment details

• Employment status: Full-time Fixed-term contract (12 months)
• Salary Classification: Health Services Manager Level 3

For further information please contact Sarah Cooper-Griffiths, Executive Assistant to the General Manager on Sarah.CooperGriffiths@health.nsw.gov.au

Join our team today!

Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts.  This role requires the successful applicant to:

• Have unlimited working rights in Australia
• Successfully complete pre-employment checks including reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role.
• Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role.