At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer : changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Support Engagement Officer
- Ongoing, Full-Time Role
- 80 Hours per Fortnight (1 ADO per month)
The Support Engagement Officer works within the Support Engagement Team to deliver the highest level of donor care, stewardship, and data integrity across all giving types and fundraising channels, to develop relationships, improve support engagement and maximise the Foundation’s income objectives.
The role works closely with the Support Engagement Manager to cultivate and steward new and existing supporters, by implementing and evaluating stewardship plans in line with the Foundation’s service level standards, predominantly through face to face, phone, mail and email. The Support Engagement Officer has responsibility for maintaining accurate records of donor activity in the Foundation’s database, ensuring compliance with all relevant Privacy and Fundraising Legislation, and acting as a first point of contact for enquires as required.
Renumeration as per Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025. HS Grade 1 Year 1 (HS2) $66,768.00 per annum (full-time equivalent) to HS Grade 2 Year 5 (HS21) $73,811.92 per annum (full-time equivalent) dependent on candidate experience. To be discussed with Hiring Manager.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager : Michael Moyzes
Contact Number : 03 8559 8049
Email : michael.moyzes@petermac.org
Applications Close : 11 : 59PM Tuesday 25 November 2025
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Position Summary
The Supporter Engagement Officer works within the Supporter Engagement Team to deliver the highest level of donor care, stewardship and data integrity, across all giving types and fundraising channels, to develop relationships, improve supporter engagement and maximise the Foundation’s income objectives.
The role works closely with the Supporter Engagement Manager to cultivate and steward new and existing supporters, by implementing and evaluating stewardship plans in line with the Foundation’s service level standards, predominantly through phone, mail and email.
The Supporter Engagement Officer has responsibility for maintaining accurate records of donor activity in the Foundation’s database, ensuring compliance with all relevant Privacy and Fundraising Legislation and acting as a first point of contact for enquires as required.
Enterprise Agreement
Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025
Classification or Salary Range
HS2
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category C
Key Relationships
Internal
Supporter Engagement ManagerAll Foundation and Peter Mac StaffVolunteersService ProvidersExternal
Donors and supportersGeneral publicService providersSkills
Essential Requirements
Demonstrated fundraising experience, with experience and proven success in donor development and stewardship to achieve targeted outcomesExperience in coordinating fundraising or relationship based programsProven communication, collaboration and negotiation skillsAbility to build new relationships which generate revenueExcellent written and communication skills, and an understanding of fundraising legislationStrong IT and computer skills, including extensive experience with CRMs (Raisers Edge preferred)Demonstrated time management and organisational skillsDemonstrated ability to work productively both autonomously and as a member of a teamSelf-motivated and thoroughAccountable and trustworthyDesirable Requirements
Experience in supporter communication and individual givingExperience of working with and coordinating volunteersAn interest in cancer research and treatmentKey Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators 1. Maximises Foundation revenue from mid-level value donors ranging across Direct Mail, Community Fundraising, Regular Monthly Givers, In-thanks, In-celebration and In-Memorial donors
Achieves donor income and retention targetsProactively cultivates donors through personalised contact with the aim to maintain or upgrade their giving levels through the provision of the highest level of donor careUses telephone, mail, email, database records, direct mail campaigns and other initiatives in-line with each fundraising program’s operational and service level objectives in order to achieve income and engagement targetsCash giving and retention levels of allocated donors and income streams achieve annual targets and operational KPIs2. Implements and evaluates stewardship plans for assigned donors in-line with Foundation service levels standards
Implements service level standards (SLS) in conjunction with Foundation key events and activities to achieve effective donor cultivation and developmentDonor engagement activities / functions are strategically timed to maximize ROIRelationships cultivated with key donors via personalised contact and lab tours when appropriateDirect Mail packs personalised in accordance with relationship management business rules, SLS and engagement objectivesRequests for further information are effectively actioned and responded to in a timely mannerDonors are encouraged to consider leaving a gift to Peter Mac in their Will (ideally residual)Fundraisers’ requests are negotiated in line with service level standards in a way that manages internal resources while retaining positive relationships with fundraisersProactively solicits information, feedback and insights from supporters for continuous improvement and future strategy development.Information is recorded efficiently and accurately in the database.3. Maintain accurate records and analysis of contacts in the database with donors, and other external relationships
Provides regular reports to accurately measure donor engagement outcomes, such as giving levels, donor retention, upgrade and reactivation levelsReports regularly on mid-value donor stewardship and cultivation outcomesReports regularly to Supporter Engagement Manager on the status and results of donors engagement and income outcomes across the mid-value programMaintains detailed records of donor relationships and actionsEnsures all records and actions are privacy compliant and in-line with FIA code of conduct and fundraising legislationKey Accountabilities (Contd..)
4. Actively participates in fundraising activities and events to enhance donor relationships
When appropriate, engage donors with cross-program opportunities to secure additional supportProvides thorough administrative support in a timely manner across all fundraising streamsDemonstrates time management and prioritisation skillsDocumentation and reports are produced to a high standardTasks carried out promptly and efficientlyAll contact with donors is recorded promptly and accurately in the database5. Facilitates in-bound calls and acts as the first point of contact for enquiries from the general public and donors
Can act as first point of contact for staff and supporters, both in person and by telephoneMonitors the Foundation voicemailEffectively handles inbound phone calls and emailsAccurate timekeeping across agreed working hours to ensure inbound communication channels are always manned and supporter satisfaction is highResponds to email enquiries and feedback appropriately while upholding the values of the FoundationMaintains high levels of customer service with all donor typesDisplays a courteous and empathetic mannerRecords and reports feedbackMaintains accurate database recordsAchieves positive outcomes for the donor and the Foundation6. Develop and maintain positive working relationships
Demonstrates effective communication with all stakeholdersReceives positive feedback from internal and external stakeholdersDemonstrates proactive approach and strong working relationship with colleaguesDemonstrates flexibility in relation to work hours and cover for periods of leaveAssist the Supporter Engagement Manager to report on supporter engagement activities and brief internal staff7. Other duties as required
Actively participates in department activities contributing to team environmentAttends professional development activities as approvedWillingness to carry out other duties to maintain an efficient and professionally run Foundation officeSupports the fundraising staff during donor functions / events if / when required______________________________________________________________________________________________________
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.