Campaigns, Fundraising and Partnerships Lead

Corporate Office • Mitcham, Victoria 3132, Australia • Part-time
AI Job Summary
  • Lead planning and delivery of fundraising campaigns, including a signature annual event (e.g., Shine a Light on Road…
  • Develop new fundraising opportunities and community fundraising initiatives.
  • Build and strengthen relationships with donors and corporate partners; identify and approach prospective partners.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Part-time • Associate

Description

About us

Amber Community is a not-for-profit organisation contributing to the safety and wellbeing of Victorian road users. We provide counselling and support to people affected by road trauma and address attitudes and behaviours of road users through education.

We bring together professional staff, dedicated volunteers, people with lived experience and road safety sector partners, united by a commitment to improving the safety and wellbeing of all road users.

Our work supports people through the impact of road trauma while also helping to prevent it. Fundraising and partnerships are critical to helping us continue and grow that impact.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Campaigns, Fundraising and Partnerships Lead to join Amber Community, based at our Mitcham office and working four days per week (0.8 FTE).

Reporting to the CEO, this is a hands-on role leading our campaigns, fundraising, donor engagement and corporate partnerships.

A key focus is our annual Shine a Light on Road Safety campaign, while also building on our existing donor base and helping shape and grow Amber Community’s year-round fundraising and partnership activity.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the planning and delivery of Shine a Light on Road Safety and other fundraising campaigns
  • Developing new fundraising opportunities and community fundraising initiatives
  • Building and strengthening relationships with donors and corporate partners
  • Identifying and approaching prospective partners and funding opportunities
  • Developing donor engagement strategies to support acquisition, retention and growth
  • Monitoring campaign and fundraising performance and identifying opportunities for growth

About you

You are an experienced fundraising or partnerships professional who enjoys both developing opportunities and making them happen.

You are a confident relationship builder who can work independently, think strategically and manage multiple priorities, while remaining comfortable with the hands-on delivery of campaigns, fundraising initiatives and events.

You will bring experience in fundraising or donor/partner relationship management and event delivery, along with strong communication, relationship management and organisational skills.

Experience in the not-for-profit, charitable or health sector will be highly regarded.

Most importantly, you will be motivated by the opportunity to use your skills to grow the reach and impact of an organisation making a meaningful difference for people and communities affected by road trauma.

How to apply

To apply, please forward your resume and a cover letter outlining the skills and experience you would bring to the role.

A copy of the Position Description is available on request.

If you have any questions about the role or Amber Community, please contact our office on 1300 367 797.

Applications close 5.00 pm Friday 9th October, 2026. We may contact applicants as applications are received.

 

Company Overview

ORGANISATIONAL ENVIRONMENT Amber Community (formally Road Trauma Support Services Victoria) is a not-for-profit organisation contributing to the safety and wellbeing of road and transportation users. We provide counselling and support to people affected by transport trauma and address the attitudes and behaviours of road users through education programs. In working to deliver our mission, we provide free, professional face-to-face, telephone and online counselling services across Victoria to people who have been affected directly or indirectly by a transport incident, including but not limited to; bereaved family members, witnesses, drivers, first-on-scene, emergency service personnel, families and friends. Through active engagement with people who have personal experience of a transport incident and the effects this has on theirs and others’ lives, we also offer other support options, including peer support activity groups. In addition to counselling and support, Amber Community delivers a range of education programs addressing the behaviours and attitudes of drivers to reduce the incidence of crashes, injuries and fatalities and the associated trauma and grief. We are the only service of our kind in Victoria. Amber Community is an incorporated, non-profit organisation.