The impact of Make-A-Wish

For 40 years, Make-A-Wish® Australia has been creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Each wish is designed to bring hope, joy and strength when it’s needed most, inspiring whole communities along the way.

Join a passionate and purpose-driven team helping make wishes come true across Australia.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a driven, ambitious and passionate Fundraising Campaigns Manager to join our team.

Reporting to the Head of Community, Education & Fundraising Development, you will be responsible for delivering our digital fundraising campaigns including Ride for Wish Kids, World Wish Month, Bake A Wish, Hallowish and Lights on for Wish Kids, as well as supporting the development of exciting new initiatives to engage supporters nationwide.

This is a hands-on, creative, and data-driven role where you’ll combine your digital expertise with strong project management skills to deliver campaigns that inspire people to give, participate, and share in the joy of a wish.

The position is initially offered as a 12-month maximum-term contract position with the potential to be extended or converted to permanent in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Make-A-Wish’s national digital fundraising campaigns from concept to completion.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow participation, engagement, and revenue.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external agencies to deliver campaigns that maximise impact.
• Manage campaign budgets, track performance, and report on results.
• Analyse data and insights to continuously improve conversion, retention, and ROI.
• Represent Make-A-Wish at fundraising and industry events, building awareness and partnerships. 

About You

You’re a digital-savvy fundraiser or marketer who thrives in a collaborative environment. You bring creativity, curiosity, and a results-driven mindset to every project. You’re comfortable managing multiple campaigns and deadlines — and you’re motivated by the impact your work has on children and families.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in fundraising or digital campaign management.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to deliver end-to-end campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical ability to interpret data and drive decision-making.
• Experience using CRM and digital fundraising platforms.
• A proactive, team-oriented approach and a commitment to Make-A-Wish Australia's mission. 

Why Make-A-Wish Australia?

At Make-A-Wish, you’ll be part of a supportive, values-driven culture that believes in collaboration, creativity, and celebrating the power of wishes. We offer:

• Hybrid working (2–3 days in the office).
• A dedicated wellbeing and learning culture.
• The chance to see the real impact of your work every day.

How to Apply

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Applications must include a current CV with a cover letter addressing the key responsibilities of the role.

Applications must also address all screening questions within the application process.

Make-A-Wish Australia understands that technology can be helpful during job applications, but we ask that you use your own voice as much as possible. We want to get to know the real you — your ideas, your communication style, and your career story.

Note: Short-listing of candidates will commence prior to the closure of this role, so please do not delay submitting your application.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Megan Johnson, Chief Fundraising Officer, ([email protected]) using the subject line: Fundraising Campaigns Manager - Make-A-Wish Australia - Melbourne / Sydney enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Make-A-Wish Australia is proud to be a child-safe organisation. Our recruitment practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interview process and include thorough screening to ensure that anyone that joins us at Make-A-Wish aligns with our values and commitment to child safety. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this role.