Philanthropy Officer

• Build positive relationships with donors
• Help raise money for life-saving medical research
• Attractive salary packaging & superannuation options

About QIMR Berghofer:

QIMR Berghofer is a world-leading translational medical research institute focused on improving health by developing new diagnostics, better treatments and prevention strategies, specifically in the areas of Cancer, Infection and Inflammation, Brain and Mental Health, and Population Health. Based in Herston, Brisbane and working in close collaboration with clinicians and other research institutes, QIMR Berghofer is home to more than 600 scientists, students and non-research staff.

About the Engagement and Advancement Department:

This position is part of the Engagement and Advancement Department (E&A), reporting to the Individual Giving Associate, as part of the Philanthropy and Fundraising team. E&A is responsible for generating fundraising revenue to support QIMR Berghofer’s research programs and protecting and strengthening the Institute’s reputation for research excellence.

Role Purpose / Responsibilities:

Applications are invited for an enthusiastic team player with a flair for communication and customer service. As a key member of the Fundraising and Philanthropy team, you will care for QIMR Berghofer’s donors, process and receipt donations, support fundraising events and campaigns and assist in maintaining the CRM.

The following duties will apply:

• Enter and process all donations to QIMR Berghofer, issue receipts and resolve donation-related concerns in an accurate and timely manner.
• Manage the donations phone line and SupportUs inbox. This includes donation intentions, complaints, and requests to update personal information or change communication preferences.
• Coordinate acknowledgement of giving milestones, donor birthday and sympathy cards.
• Perform daily engagement activities, including making welcome and thank you calls and sending welcome packs.
• Support donor event logistics and on-the-day support as required.
• Record RSVPs for Fundraising and Philanthropy events in Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• Support the regular giving program, including the set-up of new regular gifts, updating existing regular gift information, proactive declined gift management, and processing cancellations.
• Provide a high standard of donor care, ensuring consistent thanking and acknowledgement of new donors.
• Work collaboratively with the Database Specialist and team members to implement and uphold data integrity protocols to ensure accurate recording and reporting on gifts, donors, funders and stewardship actions.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience in a similar fundraising or customer service role, along with proficiency in using a CRM or fundraising software (preferably Raiser’s Edge NXT). You will be a natural communicator with strong attention to detail and a commitment to providing an exceptional experience to QIMR Berghofer’s donors.

Please refer to the position description on the QIMR Berghofer Careers website for a full list of responsibilities and key selection criteria.

What we can offer: This is a full-time, permanent position at AO3 classification. The corresponding salary range is $77,249 - $86,324 p.a. plus superannuation and generous salary packaging.

Applications Close: Friday, 16 October 2026

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

• Support research that improves lives and advances healthcare outcomes
• Salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free)
• Salary package an additional $2,650 of your pre-tax income for meal and entertainment expenses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible to join Fitness Passport, providing access to hundreds of participating gyms, fitness and aquatic facilities at discounted membership rates
• Generous leave provisions including an annual Wellbeing Day
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

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