Strategic Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead

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Strategic Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead

Footscray, Australia

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Where excellence meets opportunity - discover your next chapter with cohealth.

• Full time, Fixed term (2 years)
• Unique opportunity for an experienced relationship fundraiser to lead the evolution and delivery of cohealth's relationship fundraising and philanthropy strategy
• Work for a multi-award-winning iconic community health organisation

So why cohealth?

cohealth leads the way in reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live. Named Premier's Health Service of the Year (Primary) and the Supporting LGBTIQ+ Health Service at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards, cohealth's 1000 staff demonstrate courage, leadership, innovation, and agility in their commitment to providing inclusive and culturally safe health services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, faiths, and abilities.

Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging. Our aim is for everyone to thrive in their role. Please click here to find out more.

About the role

The Strategic Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager is responsible for growing and strengthening cohealth's philanthropic income through the development of meaningful, values-aligned relationships with major donors, philanthropic trusts and foundations, and corporate partners.

The role leads the evolution and delivery of cohealth's relationship fundraising strategy, focusing on building long-term partnerships that advance cohealth's purpose - improving health and wellbeing for all and addressing inequity.

Please refer to the Position Description for more information.

• Build and nurture strategic partnerships across government, community, corporate, and health sectors
• Drive donor engagement and philanthropic opportunities to support cohealth's mission
• Align partnerships with organisational goals and deliver measurable outcomes
• Represent cohealth at forums, conferences, and key stakeholder meetings

What cohealth offers:

• Exciting Parental leave benefits
  • cohealth offers primary carers 14 weeks paid parental leave upon completion of only 6 months of continuous service
  • Eligible co-workers will continue to receive superannuation on unpaid parental leave as well
• Counselling services for you and your immediate family through our EAP-Access provider, and mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing programs
• We offer inclusion, equality, and opportunity in a workplace where making a difference counts (based on our guiding principles and values)
• A significantly discounted fitness membership with unlimited access to over 290 facilities for you and your family. To find out more click here
• Tertiary qualification in business, health, public policy, or a related field
• Demonstrated success (3 + years' experience) in identifying, securing and managing strategic partnerships, grants, fundraising and philanthropic funding within not-for-profit, healthcare, or community service sectors
• Exceptional relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to develop and execute complex funding and partnership strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing and presentations, and strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in the establishment and/or management of relationship management (CRM) systems.
• Experience in establishing or growing greenfield fundraising and philanthropy initiatives is highly desirable
• Existing established relationships with donors and strategic partners within the not-for-profit sector is highly desirable

Application Process

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You will be asked to upload your CV/ resume and Cover Letter as well as address the key selection criteria. We will be conducting interviews for this role as applications are received.

Applications close 13 November 2025 at 10pm

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), a Working with Children Check (WWCC), complete a Pre-Employment Declaration Form, evidence of legal rights to work in Australia, and evidence of vaccination.

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of immunisation assessment including Influenza within 12 weeks of commencement B . This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health Mandatory Vaccination Orders and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.

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