Director of Fundraising and Public Engagement in Melbourne

Join CARE Australia, part of the globally respected CARE International Confederation, and take on a career-defining leadership role. As our next Director of Fundraising and Public Engagement, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of an organisation dedicated to defeating global poverty and advancing women and girls.

This is your opportunity to do what you do best, whilst meaningfully changing lives – every single day.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our Executive Team, you’ll lead a passionate and high-performing group of fundraising, marketing, and communication professionals. Your mission? To maximise revenue streams, expand our public reach, and ensure the financial strength that enables CARE Australia to continue and grow its life-changing work across the globe.

You’ll shape and deliver powerful strategies that grow brand visibility, build meaningful supporter relationships and secure sustainable funding – all while keeping CARE’s mission at the heart of everything we do.

What We’re Looking For

You are a strategic leader with sharp commercial instincts, outstanding people management skills, and a proven track record in driving growth. Whether you come from the non-profit world or the private sector, you understand how to inspire teams, engage donors, and deliver results.

• Senior-level leadership in marketing, customer engagement and / or fundraising
• A visionary mindset paired with the operational know-how to turn plans into impact
• Experience in delivering integrated campaigns that build both brand and revenue
• Deep understanding of donor motivations and relationship management
• A passion for making the world a better and more equitable place

Why CARE Australia?

This is more than a job – it’s a chance to use your leadership to improve the world. At CARE, we work alongside women, girls and communities to create lasting, transformative change.

In return, we offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
• Additional personal and annual leave entitlements
• Ongoing professional development and career advancement pathways
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program
• A generous salary package, including 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging (up to $15,899 tax-free)

Make Your Next Move Matter

If you're ready to lead with purpose and drive meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. Join CARE Australia and help build a more just and equal world.

For more information on this opportunity and to review the position description go to www.care.org.au/careers. To apply please attach your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria. This will be a rolling recruitment process, with shortlisting and interviews being completed as applications are received. Don’t delay. Apply now.

Questions about the role? Please contact the People and Culture team on hr@care.org.au

Terms and conditions for Australian-based staff: Please note all CARE Australia employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy, PSEAH policy and Code of Conduct. CARE Australia will seek information from job applicants’ previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment, and/or child abuse the applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant’s employment with that employer. By submitting the application, the job applicant confirms that s/he has no objection to CARE Australia requesting the information specified above.

CARE Australia is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people living with a disability and/or have lived experience of disability. We also encourage Pacific Islander people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply. Should you require any accommodations or support during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out and let us know.