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Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland
Help save lives. Build meaningful partnerships. Create lasting impact.
Every day, Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland provides hope and support to thousands of people experiencing crisis, distress and emotional hardship. As one of Australia's most trusted suicide prevention organisations, we are committed to ensuring that no person has to face their darkest moments alone.
We are seeking an experienced and relationship-focused Fundraising & Partnerships Manager to lead our fundraising, philanthropy and partnership activities for an exciting six-month contract opportunity.
This is an outstanding role for a strategic fundraiser who is passionate about community impact and has a proven ability to secure philanthropic support, develop corporate partnerships, and grow sustainable income streams.
About the Role
Reporting to the Group Manager, Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland, you will lead the development and delivery of fundraising, philanthropy and partnership initiatives that strengthen the financial sustainability and community impact of our local services. You will build and manage relationships with donors, philanthropic organisations, trusts and foundations, corporate partners, community groups and other key stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
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- Developing and implementing an integrated fundraising and partnerships strategy.
- Managing a diversified fundraising portfolio including philanthropy, major gifts, grants, sponsorships, community fundraising and corporate partnerships.
- Identifying, cultivating and stewarding donors and strategic partners.
- Preparing compelling funding proposals, grant applications, sponsorship packages and impact reports.
- Coordinating fundraising campaigns, appeals and community fundraising initiatives.
- Developing sustainable, multi-year funding opportunities.
- Monitoring performance against income targets and providing regular reporting and forecasting.
- Ensuring fundraising activity complies with relevant legislation, ethical standards and organisational policies.
About You
You are an accomplished fundraising professional who can successfully engage supporters, inspire investment and develop strategic partnerships that deliver measurable outcomes.
To be successful you will bring:
- Significant experience in fundraising, philanthropy and partnership development.
- Demonstrated success securing major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships, sponsorships or philanthropic funding.
- Experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies that achieve sustainable income growth.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Excellent proposal writing, communication and presentation skills.
- Sound financial and commercial acumen, including budgeting and forecasting.
- Experience using CRM or donor management systems and Microsoft 365 applications.
- A commitment to ethical fundraising and working with purpose-led organisations.
Desirable
- Experience in the not-for-profit, mental health or community services sector.
- Knowledge of the Lifeline movement.
- Established networks within Sydney's philanthropic, corporate or community fundraising sectors.
Why Join Us?
At Wesley Mission and Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland, our vision is:
Doing all the good we can because every life matters.
You will join a passionate and purpose-driven team committed to suicide prevention, community wellbeing and supporting people through life's most difficult moments.
Apply Now
To request further information or submit your application, email Isti Kusmandini at Isti.Kusmandini@wesleymission.org.au.
Applications should include a current resume and a cover letter (maximum two pages) addressing your experience in fundraising, philanthropy and partnership development and why you are interested in working with Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland.
Closing date
Monday 19 October 2026
Applications will be reviewed as received and may close prior to the advertised closing date.
Join us in creating hope, fostering connection and ensuring that every life matters.
Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and Worker code of conduct. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel
safe and valued.
The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission. Wesley Mission is committed to diversity, inclusion and reconciliation. Guided by our vision of doing all the good we can because every life matters, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and social demographics, and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
