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Head of Philanthropy and Fundraising, Calvary Health CareExecutive leadership opportunity shaping the future of generosity in health and aged careDrive strategic philanthropic growthJoin a valuesled organisation delivering compassionate, connected care across AustraliaAbout CalvaryFounded in 1885 by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, Calvary is a charitable, Catholic notforprofit health care provider with over 18,000 employees and volunteers. We operate a national network including 13 public and private hospitals, 74 residential aged care and retirement communities, and 16 home care service centres across Australia.Our mission of "Being for Others" is expressed through our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship, and respect and underpins our commitment to serving the most vulnerable with compassion and dignity. Calvary is an inclusive, valuesdriven employer that proudly supports equity, diversity and cultural safety in every community we serve.The RoleCalvary is seeking a strategic, missiondriven fundraising leader to take on the role of Head of Philanthropy and Fundraising. This newly created national position will report to the National Director of Mission and People and lead the implementation of Calvary''s Donations Strategy, with the goal of rapidly growing annual philanthropic income.Operating across all Calvary services, you will be responsible for building national fundraising infrastructure, leading a growing team, and embedding a culture of generosity aligned with Calvary''s values and Connected Care model.Key priorities include:Leading the delivery of the national Donations Strategy and fundraising roadmapEstablishing governance, systems (including CRM), and performance frameworksDriving major gifts, bequests, corporate partnerships, and national campaignsRecruiting and mentoring a highperforming fundraising team and sitebased championsBuilding strong relationships with donors, trusts, and partners to grow income and impactEmbedding philanthropy into Calvary''s culture through storytelling, staff engagement and valuesbased leadershipProviding strategic oversight, reporting to senior leadership and Board stakeholdersThis is a rare opportunity to shape a highimpact national fundraising function in one of Australia''s most trusted and missionled health and aged care organisations.Candidate ProfileYou are an accomplished and credible fundraising executive with a strong track record of senior leadership in complex, missiondriven organisations. You bring both strategic vision and operational discipline, with the capability to build and scale a national philanthropic platform while delivering measurable, sustainable outcomes. You will have 710 years'' experience in senior philanthropy and fundraising roles, with demonstrated success in growing and diversifying revenue through major gifts, bequests, and strategic partnerships.You are highly skilled in governance, compliance, CRM systems and donor stewardship, and are recognised for your outstanding interpersonal, influencing and communication skills. Relevant tertiary qualifications are essential, as is a deep alignment with Calvary''s values and Catholic mission. Experience in health, aged care, education or home care services will be highly regarded, along with a strong understanding of the notforprofit regulatory and DGR environment, and knowledge of volunteering, ethical fundraising and community engagement practices.Join CalvaryThis is a rare opportunity to lead a transformative national agenda in philanthropy one that will deepen Calvary''s legacy of compassion and care and enable vital innovation and support for those we serve.At Calvary, we offer:A strategic, purposeled executive role with national reachCollaborative leadership environment grounded in trust, kindness and missionFlexible and supportive working arrangementsAn opportunity to make a profound difference across the community, supporting health, aged and home care servicesHow to ApplyPlease submit your CV and a onetotwopage cover letter outlining your interest and alignment with the role.For further information or to apply, please visit: