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A career at The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Foundation is more than a job – it’s a chance to help create a brighter future for sick children and their families. 

Established as a separate organisation, the RCH Foundation leads and coordinates philanthropic support for the hospital. We raise, manage and distribute funds that help enabling breakthrough research, life-saving equipment, the best clinical minds, and exceptional care that improves health outcomes for children and young people. 

We are an organisation focused on growth and continually evolving how we work, finding smarter and more creative ways to maximise our impact on children’s health. We challenge the status quo, test new ideas, and think differently about how philanthropy can best support clinical excellence.  

Our people are central to this – their skills, perspectives and passion shape how we innovate, adapt and deliver meaningful change. When you join the RCH Foundation, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute your ideas, grow your capability and be part of a team committed to making a real and lasting difference. 

To find out more about current opportunities to join our team, or express your interest, please scroll down and visit the Current Opportunities section below.  

What it means to work at the RCH Foundation 

Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) defines the experience of working at the RCH Foundation – a people-first organisation driven by purpose, collaboration and impact. It reflects our commitment to creating an environment where our people can grow, contribute, and help change lives. 

  • Opportunity to work for a purpose and make an impact

  • Enhanced leave benefits, including:

    • Paid parental leave – up to 14 weeks for primary caregiver / 10 weeks for non-primary caregiver

    • Paid personal leave – 12 days per year

    • Paid volunteer leave – two days per year

  • Annual professional development budget and support for career progression

  • Opportunity to learn on-the-job, through others and via formal training

  • Study leave provision – eight days per year

  • Exceptional flexibility, including hybrid and part-time working

  • Two paid wellbeing leave days per year

  • Floating public holiday policy to celebrate preferred holidays

  • Employee wellbeing via Employee Assistance Program, resource library and Executive Wellbeing Champion

  • Industry bench-marked remuneration

  • Salary packaging up to a maximum benefit of $15,900 per year

  • Three additional gifted days of leave between Christmas and New Year’s Day

  • Reward and recognition

  • 13 weeks long service after ten years of service

View our Employee Value Proposition in full

Manager, Philanthropy

An opportunity for a skilled and passionate Manager, Philanthropy within the Fundraising Department, to take a key role in our philanthropy program, generating significant funds through meaningful relationship management with philanthropic donors. A high-level summary of the role is included below – to find out more, click on the link below. Please note that recruitment for this role is being managed by Gembridge.

  • Full-time | Ongoing role
  • Hybrid working | Based in Parkville
  • Salary packaging and enhanced leave benefits available

About the role
In this role, you will be responsible for leading the Major Gifts Team and supporting the Deputy Director and Director of Fundraising in delivering campus-wide collaborations and the RCH Foundation’s Campus Wide Campaign. The role works closely with the Deputy Director to achieve revenue targets and support the organisation’s growth strategy.

Key responsibilities

  • Building relationships with donors, including showing a high level of emotional intelligence and compassion.
  • Working with major donors and securing six and seven figure+ philanthropic gifts.
  • Leading and motivating a team and yourself.
  • Designing and implementing fundraising major gift strategies and operational plans.
Apply now
Manager, Gift in Wills

An opportunity for a skilled and passionate Gift in Wills professional to play a key role in identifying new growth opportunities, setting, tracking and delivering on KPI’s, supporting team needs and contributing to the organisations FY30 strategic plan. A high-level summary of the role is included below – to find out more, click on the link below.  Please note that recruitment for this role is being managed by Gembridge.

  • Part-time (4 days per week) | Ongoing role
  • Hybrid working | Based in Parkville
  • Salary packaging and enhanced leave benefits available

About the role
In this role, you will combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, leading a small team to inspire and encourage more donors to include charitable gifts in their Wills to The Royal Children’s Hospital.

Key responsibilities

  • Managing a bespoke Gift in Wills program, including lead acquisition and pipeline development
  • Overseeing a stewardship program of confirmed Gift in Will donors
  • Overseeing Estate administration including complex and contested Estates
  • Developing an Endowment program in collaboration with the CEP and Senior Leadership
Apply now

There are many ways to support our work beyond advertised roles. Whether you’re interested in future opportunities, volunteering your time, or exploring careers at the hospital, you can play a part in helping create a brighter future for sick children and their families. 

Expressing your interest in future opportunities 

The RCH Foundation is made up of a diverse range of teams, including fundraising, communications and marketing, impact and strategy, people and culture, and finance and business operations. 

If there isn’t a current role that’s right for you, you’re welcome to register your interest in future opportunities or seek further information about employment at the RCH Foundation. Please contact Kirsty Meziane, Manager, People and Culture, at kirsty.meziane@rch.org.au. 

The RCH Foundation does not currently offer a formal work experience placement program. However, enquiries about potential work experience opportunities can also be directed to Kirsty. 

Volunteering at the RCH Foundation  

To enquire about volunteering opportunities or receive alerts when roles become available, please contact Megan Harrington, Manager, Auxiliaries and Fundraising, at megan.harrington@rch.org.au or on 03 9345 6491. 

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Careers at The Royal Children’s Hospital  

The Royal Children’s Hospital employs health professionals across medical, nursing and allied health disciplines, as well as professionals in service areas such as finance, information services, human resources and facilities management. 

To learn more about working at The Royal Children’s Hospital and view current opportunities, please click here.