About OzHarvest:
OzHarvest is a leading food rescue organisation on a mission to ‘Nourish our Country’ by stopping good food from going to waste and delivering it to charities that help feed people in need. Through our education programs and our advocacy work, we hope to inspire others to change behaviour and help reach the national target of halving food waste by 2030.
We’re on a mission to enable safe, efficient and nationally aligned operations that turn surplus food into consistent, high‑impact food rescue so OzHarvest can deliver more meals, more sustainably, to the communities who need them most.
About the Role:
The CEO CookOff Fundraising Manager will play a pivotal role in building momentum for OzHarvest’s flagship fundraising event across NSW and ACT. You’ll spend your time connecting with business leaders, opening doors, and turning conversations into confirmed participation and fundraising outcomes — helping fill rooms with influential people who want to be part of something meaningful. This is a relationship-first role, where energy, initiative and genuine care for impact matter most.
This is a fixed-term six-month contract role between July 1 and December 31. The contract will begin as part-time, working three days, which will be increased to five days closer to our CEO CookOff 2026 events over October and November.
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Your Key Responsibilities:
As we are a small team of magnificent individuals, you may be required to take on additional duties and responsibilities outside the Job Description.
Be a positive and effective team member and bring the OzHarvest values – Connected by a Cause, Nourish & Grow, Boldly Courageous, and With Gratitude – to life:
- Demonstrate each value in every one of your actions and decisions
- Contribute to the successes of your team by supporting your teammates to be the best they can be
- Communicate honestly and openly at all times
Acquisition & Relationship Building:
- Drive CEO and executive participation across CEO CookOff events in Sydney (x140 CEOs) Newcastle (x20 CEOs) and Canberra (x20 CEOs) with an average fundraising target of $5,000 per CEO
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective participants and corporate relationships
- Identify opportunities through networking, introductions, outreach and existing business connections
- Meet with senior stakeholders and confidently represent CEO CookOff and OzHarvest. This will require regular travel to Canberra and Newcastle
- Convert conversations and interest into confirmed participation and fundraising outcomes, including ongoing connection with OzHarvest
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build strong relationships with CEOs, executive assistants, partners and supporters
- Work closely with internal OzHarvest teams to coordinate engagement activity and ongoing partnership with OzHarvest beyond the event
- Help create a positive and high-energy experience for participants throughout the campaign
- Represent OzHarvest professionally across meetings, networking opportunities and events
Campaign Support:
- Maintain accurate pipeline activity and reporting through Salesforce and internal systems
- Support acquisition planning and local engagement strategies
- Work alongside the Marketing & Communications team to support campaign momentum and storytelling
- Assist with local activations, meetings and campaign events as required
- Report on progress to key internal stakeholders
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Personal Specifications:
Qualifications:
- Current and valid Working With Children Check (if applicable)
- Current and valid Police Check
Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
- Experience in business development, partnerships, sponsorship, account management or sales
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior decision-makers
- Ability to work autonomously while also being a collaborative and supportive team player
- Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce is highly regarded
- Experience in event, hospitality, media or corporate engagement is advantageous
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; intermediate computer skills required
Personal Abilities and Aptitudes:
- A strong commitment and enthusiasm toward the purpose and values of OzHarvest
- Energetic, positive and proactive, with a genuine drive to make a difference
- Confident engaging with senior executives and decision-makers, with the ability to build trust quickly
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build and nurture relationships
- Team-oriented and solution-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and manage upwards as needed
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
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To apply:
Please complete the online application process and attach your CV along with a cover letter that includes a brief message explaining “Why you would like to work at OzHarvest and in this role.” (creativity encouraged!)
Please note that only applications with a cover letter addressing the question above will be shortlisted.
OzHarvest is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that supports diversity, inclusion and belonging. Please note: If you have a Language or Cultural special consideration, a disability or impairment or use assistive technology, please let us know in your Cover Letter when applying. You can ask a support person to help you through the application and interview process.
