We are offering a Full‑time contract role for 9-12 months, working in a flexible environment, built around the diversity of our team and their needs. A competitive salary commensurate with the not-for-profit sector is offered together with a broad range of wellbeing benefits. 

What we are looking for 

We are seeking an agile, organised and people‑focused fundraiser to join our Community Fundraising team. Reporting to the Community Fundraising Manager, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional supporter experiences across our flagship community fundraising event, Dusk to Dawn. 

This role is all about supporter stewardship, building a strong sense of community, motivating participants to reach their fundraising goals, and ensuring they feel informed, supported and valued before, during and after the event. You will also lead volunteer recruitment and engagement activities and manage event merchandise, working closely with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver a seamless end‑to‑end experience. 

Your day will include

• Supporting and motivating community fundraisers to achieve their individual fundraising goals through guidance, tools and timely communication
• Designing and delivering end‑to‑end stewardship journeys for Dusk to Dawn participants
• Creating a welcoming, inclusive and engaging community experience across multiple touchpoints
• Managing supporter communications, including email, phone enquiries and online community channels
• Coordinating outbound supporter calls in partnership with the Supporter Experience team, and managing VIP participant engagement directly
• Managing end‑to‑end event merchandise processes, including forecasting, ordering, stock management and distribution
• Leading volunteer recruitment, onboarding, rostering and communications, in collaboration with P&C
• Managing volunteer systems, compliance documentation and shift scheduling
• Providing pre‑event, on‑the‑day and post‑event support as required
• Monitoring supporter feedback and engagement data to inform continuous improvement
• Collaborating closely with Acquisition, Performance Growth and Insights, Brand and Partnership teams

We would like you to have the following skills and experience

• Experience in community fundraising, supporter care, stewardship or donor engagement 
• Experience coordinating volunteers, including recruitment, onboarding and rostering 
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience working with suppliers, agencies or external partners 
• Confidence managing budgets at an operational level (forecasting, tracking and coordination) 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
• Alignment with UNICEF Australia’s values and a strong commitment to child safeguarding principles

What will it feel like to work at UNICEF Australia

• An environment and culture built on the importance of teamwork, collaboration and shared purpose
• Sector leading salary packaging and a competitive salary commensurate with the NFP sector
• A flexible work environment with balance between home and office work, which puts the wellbeing of our staff at the centre of our decision making
• A positive and values-driven work culture which celebrates our achievements and recognises our teams
• A wellbeing package which includes such things as access to Birthday leave, EAP, nutrition, exercise, financial and legal support
• Commitment to our child-first philosophy with generous paid parental leave and offering 
• The opportunity to support a global impactful cause and make a difference for every child 

How To Apply

To apply for this fantastic opportunity please select "Apply" and submit the following documents in PDF format:
 

• Your Cover Letter, outlining your relevant experience and highlighting a summary of your strengths
• Your CV 

For further information on this position, please be in touch with our People & Culture Team: recruitment@unicef.org.au.

We welcome you to contact us to discuss any requirements that will ensure you can participate fully in our recruitment experience. 
 
Applications for this position close Thursday 23rd April 2026.
 
All applicants are required to be legally entitled to work in Australia. UNICEF Australia has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation and adheres to strict safeguarding principles. All successful candidates will be required to undergo rigorous background checks (including National Criminal History Checks and Working with Children Check) and sign and abide by our Code of Conduct on Child Safeguarding & Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.

UNICEF Australia is committed to ensure all our People, from any background, feel heard, considered, and able to contribute to their full potential. We are striving to build a truly inclusive workplace, one that our team feel they can bring their best self to work and is reflective of the wider community that we serve.