- Seize this exciting opportunity to shape a newly created leadership role and redefine philanthropy at RFDS Victoria.
- Lead with purpose! Drive strategy, secure major gifts, and grow a high-performing team making real impact.
- Bring your vision to life by leveraging your networks and insights to fuel innovation and long-term sustainability.

The Organisation

Proudly serving Australians since 1928, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides emergency aeromedical and allied health services for people in rural and remote Australia. We strive towards improving the health and wellbeing of our rural communities and believe in creating opportunities, so all Victorians have the choice to access essential primary health care services.

About the Role

Step into a high-impact leadership role where you'll shape the future of philanthropy at RFDS Victoria. Driving innovation, unlocking new revenue streams, and building powerful donor relationships. As Head of Philanthropy, you’ll lead transformative strategies that elevate our reach and amplify our mission across communities in need.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

- Develop and deliver a multi-year philanthropy strategy aligned with RFDS Victoria’s mission and strategic priorities, building towards our 100-year anniversary in 2028.
- Cultivate and secure major gifts from individuals, Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs), and foundations, including stewardship of Social Impact Bonds.
- Monitor philanthropic trends and donor behaviour to inform strategy and innovation with a focus on the intergenerational transfer of wealth.
- Build programs and frameworks to support donor engagement and leverage existing products and events to grow philanthropic revenue.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team while staying ahead of philanthropic trends.
- Represent RFDS Victoria at high-level forums, events, and donor briefings.

To be successful, you will need:

- 10+ years in philanthropy or fundraising, with a strong track record in strategic planning and team leadership.
- Deep understanding of Australia’s philanthropic landscape, trends, and ethical considerations.
- Holds relevant tertiary qualifications and brings strong networks across business and the philanthropic community.
- Satisfactory completion of safety screening including a current Working with Children's Check, National Police Check, and the right to work in Australia.

Our Benefits

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income
- Fitness passport – a discounted gym membership to gyms and pools that both you and your family can enjoy
- Enjoy a full-time role with flexible work arrangements to work from home and at our Richmond office, as well as options for purchased leave.
- Great parental leave benefits in addition to government parental leave.

Need more information?

For any enquiries, please email careers@rfdsvic.com.au
To access the position description and to apply please click the ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our Career Centre.

Applications close on 17th September 2025.

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.

We aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close advert as soon as we have found the right candidate, and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to apply as early as possible.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service, Victoria, is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to, those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQI communities.