About the role
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Philanthropy, this permanent full-time leadership role sits within Community Relations and is part of the RFDS WA Senior Leadership Team. Based at Jandakot HQ, you will lead major gift programs and play a key role in a multi-year capital fundraising campaign preparing RFDS WA for its centenary in 2028.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the Philanthropy team to deliver best practice across major gifts, bequests, trusts and foundations.
• Drive the centenary capital campaign: case for support, donor pipeline, milestones, stewardship, and Board/executive engagement.
• Manage a portfolio of mid and major donors with tailored cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans.
• Mobilise senior leaders, Board and volunteers to engage philanthropists.
• Oversee Gifts in Wills growth with targeted programs and stewardship.
• Secure high-value grants and collaborate on compelling donor materials and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with FIA Code of Conduct, Privacy Act and ACNC requirements.
• Use CRM insights to track donor relationships, forecast income and inform strategy.

About you

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in philanthropy with major gift and capital campaign success.
• Strong relationship management, stewardship and presentation skills.
• Strategic planning and project management capability.
• Confident communicator with excellent written skills.
• Proven CRM experience for donor pipeline management.
• Professionalism, integrity, empathy and genuine alignment to RFDS mission.

Desirable

• Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT or similar CRM.
• Data analysis, content development and grant writing skills.
• Event management and donor engagement experience.
• Membership (or willingness to gain) with FIA and Philanthropy Australia.

Benefit

• Permanent, full-time leadership role.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment.
• Novated lease options.
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements.
• Jandakot office with free parking.

About us

The RFDS in WA provides aeromedical retrieval and primary health care across the world’s largest health jurisdiction, assisting more than 20,000 patients annually. From bases in Perth, Broome, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie and Meekatharra, our crews deliver essential healthcare to every corner of WA. Our strategy Above & Beyond guides us to 2028 with a focus on expanding primary health care, strengthening workforce capability, harnessing technology, and sustainability.

How to apply
Submit your CV and cover letter by clicking Apply Now. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

At RFDS WA we are committed to diversity, inclusion and cultural safety. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.