The Organisation

The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) is the voice for Australia’s ocean. We are Australia’s leading ocean conservation organisation and one of the founding members of Australia’s conservation movement.

We are a community of ocean and coastal lovers across the nation, working to protect our precious marine wildlife and secure healthy seas. As an independent charity, our team of expert advocates and campaigners works daily to safeguard Australia’s ocean and coasts.

Find out more about us here https://www.marineconservation.org.au/about/

• Location: Flexible within Australia (Brisbane preferred).
• Employment type: Permanent.
• Salary: AMCS Level 6 $110 000 - $120 000 per annum (full-time equivalent, plus superannuation (12.5%).
• Hours: Full-time, 38 hours per week (1.0 FTE)

The Opportunity

The Fundraising Manager leads AMCS' fundraising operations, driving supporter growth, income generation and long-term donor engagement to strengthen the organisation's impact and financial sustainability.

Reporting to the Fundraising Director, this leadership role manages a multidisciplinary fundraising team and oversees a diverse portfolio spanning appeals, donor acquisition, regular giving, digital fundraising, community fundraising, retail-linked fundraising and donor care. Working collaboratively across communications, campaigns and operations, the Fundraising Manager ensures fundraising programs are strategic, integrated and evidence-based, delivering exceptional supporter experiences while achieving AMCS' income, retention and engagement goals.

This position requires strategic leadership, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to leading people, fostering innovation and continuous improvement, and translating AMCS' vision of a thriving ocean for a healthy planet into sustainable fundraising growth that strengthens our mission and amplifies our impact.

The role requires occasional travel within Australia.

What you’ll bring

• Leadership and People Management: Demonstrated experience leading fundraising, marketing or engagement teams, with the ability to mentor, motivate and develop high-performing teams through growth and change.
• Fundraising Strategy and Delivery: Proven experience designing and delivering integrated, multi-channel fundraising programs, including donor acquisition, regular giving, appeals or digital fundraising, with measurable outcomes aligned to organisational strategy.
• Supporter Engagement: Strong understanding of supporter journeys, donor stewardship and retention principles, with experience using CRM systems and data analysis to strengthen engagement and inform fundraising strategy.
• Governance and Accountability: Experience managing budgets, financial reporting and compliance, with a sound understanding of fundraising legislation, ethical fundraising practices and accountability.
• Stakeholder Skills: Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across fundraising, communications, campaigns and operations, build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to organisational strategy and culture.
• Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in fundraising, marketing, communications, business or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Values Fit: Commitment to AMCS' mission and values, including integrity, courage, passion, solidarity, effectiveness and innovation, and a commitment to ethical fundraising and respectful partnerships.

Application Details

Applications should include a CV and a brief cover letter (2-page max) outlining your relevant experience and how your experience aligns with the selection criteria. Submit your application no later than the advertised closing date via the "Apply Now" button.

AMCS is a non-partisan organisation committed to providing equal employment opportunities and building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia, including Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or hold a valid visa with ongoing work rights.

For any enquiries about this position, contact us at [email protected] using the subject line: Fundraising Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs

For more information about our organisation and our people please visit:

https://www.marineconservation.org.au/