At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and optimise digital fundraising campaigns to engage supporters and boost donations.
- Company: Join Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, a leader in cancer care and research.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, health perks, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cancer research while honing your digital marketing skills.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in digital fundraising or marketing with strong analytical and content creation skills.
The predicted salary is between 77000 - 85000 $ per year.
Ongoing, Full Time Role – 80 hours per fortnight with a monthly ADO. Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available. Up to $85,000 p.a (prorated for part time) + salary packaging + super + five weeks annual leave.
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world‑leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion, and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients.
About the Team: The Foundation team plays a critical role in supporting Peter Mac’s world‑leading cancer research, treatment and care through philanthropy and community support. The Digital Fundraising team develops innovative digital campaigns that engage supporters, grow donor acquisition, and strengthen long‑term relationships with donors to help achieve ambitious fundraising outcomes.
About the Role: Reporting to the Digital Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering digital fundraising campaigns that acquire new supporters, deepen engagement and increase donor retention across a range of channels. You’ll work across all digital channels, including advertising, email, automation, website content, landing pages and social media to help achieve ambitious fundraising outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for a digital marketer or fundraiser who enjoys combining creativity, technology and data to deliver meaningful results.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Planning, building and optimising digital fundraising campaigns.
- Managing paid digital advertising across platforms including Meta.
- Developing engaging email, website, landing page and social media content.
- Monitoring campaign performance and providing recommendations to improve results.
- Conducting testing and optimisation activities to increase engagement and donations.
- Collaborating with fundraising, communications, data and supporter engagement teams.
- Supporting Foundation‑wide digital initiatives and innovation projects, including the use of AI and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and performance.
About You: You are a proactive, results‑driven digital professional with a passion for creating exceptional online experiences. You enjoy working collaboratively, using data to inform decisions, and leveraging digital channels to drive engagement and fundraising outcomes. You’ll bring:
- At least 2 years’ experience in digital fundraising, digital marketing, or direct marketing with a strong digital focus.
- Hands‑on experience managing paid digital advertising campaigns and optimising performance.
- Strong analytical skills and confidence using data to inform decisions and improve campaign outcomes.
- Excellent written communication and content creation skills across digital channels.
- Strong attention to detail, organisation and project management skills.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with donor acquisition campaigns.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications.
- Experience with photo, video or graphic design tools.
- An interest in health, medical research or the not‑for‑profit sector.
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
- Generous salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay.
- Discounted health insurance and eye care.
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program.
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists.
- Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces.
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities.
- Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADOs and purchased leave options.
- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
Inclusion and belonging: Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.
For further information about this opportunity, you can contact the Hiring Manager for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
Digital Coordinator in Melbourne employer: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
At Peter Mac, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to improving cancer care through innovation and compassion. Our supportive and collaborative team environment fosters professional growth with ongoing training opportunities, flexible working practices, and generous leave benefits, all while being located in the vibrant city of Melbourne. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by cancer, where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
Contact Details:
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Recruitment Team
