Job Description

Make a meaningful difference with us   
  

We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.  

Are you ready to build lasting impact through meaningful donor relationships?

As the Gifts in Wills Coordinator,you’llplay a pivotal role in inspiring supporters to leave a legacy that changes lives. Working within UnitingCare’s Fundraising & Philanthropy team,you’llgrow our Gifts in Wills pipeline by nurturing prospects, converting intenders into confirmed pledgers, and strengthening relationships with committedbequestors

You’llalsoidentifyopportunities for significant lifetime gifts, developing bespoke proposals in collaboration with internal experts. This is your opportunity torepresentUnitingCare with integrity, purpose, and heart—helping donors create impact today and for generations to come.

Please note, this position is Full TimeFlexibility is important to us, and we know it is to you, too - this role supports hybrid working by agreement.   
  

Your part in our UnitingCare team:   

• Convert prospective supporters into confirmedbequestorsthrough personalised engagement that builds strong connection to UnitingCare’s mission.

• Increase the number and value of Gifts in Wills to support thelong-termsustainability of programs and services.

• Deliver exceptional stewardship that strengthens relationships, builds trust, and minimises attrition among confirmedbequestors

• Identifyand secure significant lifetime gifts from bequest donors whereappropriate, creating immediate impact alongside future commitments.

• Design and deliver tailored donor experiences through bespoke communications, recognition programs, and engagement events.

• Manage donor relationships using Salesforce, including moves management plans, activity tracking, andaccurate,timelyreporting.

• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to align donor journeys with organisational priorities and fundraisingobjectives
    

What makes a difference for us?  

• Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies. This mayinclude a NationallyCoordinated Police Check,Right to Work in Australia 

• Membership of the Fundraising Institute of Australia

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in fundraising, relationship management, or a comparabledonor facingrole, with a sound understanding of planned giving and donor stewardship.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally and effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

• Proven ability to develop compelling,donor centredproposals and confidently make tailored asks.

• Excellent organisational andtime managementskills, with the ability to work autonomously, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office and experience using CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.

What makes a difference for you?

The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example for more than 100 years. Joining our team, you’ll be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. We’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance

• Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the Salary Packaging Explained link

• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs

• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months’ service, in addition to the government scheme

• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events

• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others

Child safe, Child friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:

• provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children

• implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services

• appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur
  
  

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here.  At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.  

Safe workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.