Senior Fundraising and Resource Coordinator

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation is looking for a Senior Coordinator for Fundraising and Resources. This full-time role involves driving fundraising events, developing comprehensive strategies, and managing pivotal donor relationships. Candidates should have proven fundraising experience, excellent communication skills, and understanding of Aboriginal community needs. The position offers a supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and hybrid working arrangements. Applications close on February 15, 2026.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Professional development and training opportunities

17.5% loading on annual leave

Employee support programs

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising, preferably in community services or not-for-profit sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with grant writing and donor relationship management.
• Understanding of Aboriginal community priorities and cultural protocols.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Coordinate grant applications and manage reporting requirements.
• Plan and execute fundraising events and campaigns.
• Collaborate with program teams to identify funding opportunities.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Strong communication skills

Grant writing

Understanding of Aboriginal community

Organizational skills

Job description

• Position : Fixed Term, Full time, till end of January 2027 (Maternity Leave Coverage Position)
• Location : Preston, Hybrid
• Salary : 105,000 - 108,000, plus super and salary packaging is available

The Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia. The VACCA team is committed to the organisation’s visions and values, passionately providing support, service and advocacy for our children and other vulnerable members of the community.

Our strength lies with our people.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Philanthropy, OCEO you will be tasked to drive increased income from peer-to-peer fundraising events and manage VACCA Resources shop.

• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies across multiple channels
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate partners
• Coordinate grant applications and manage reporting requirements
• Plan and execute fundraising events and campaigns
• Collaborate with program teams to identify funding opportunities
• Prepare compelling funding proposals and donor communications

About You

• Proven experience in fundraising, preferably in community services or not-for-profit sector
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with grant writing and donor relationship management
• Understanding of Aboriginal community priorities and cultural protocols
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Previous experience working or volunteering in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation would be highly regarded.
• Requirements: Valid Police Check, aWorking with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and aVictorian Driver Licence. Current COVID-19 vaccination(Strongly Recommended)

What we can offer you

• A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction
• The support of regular internal supervision
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• 17.5% loading on annual leave
• Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel
• Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
• Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume. We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying.

Please click here to download the position description for this role.

Senior Coordinator- Fundraising and Resources- Final (1).pdf

Application closes by February 15, 2026

We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity, honouring all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and spiritual beliefs.

VACCA is a child-safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people with zero tolerance for child abuse. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment and periodically following commencement.

VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy