Manager - Bequests and Memorial Giving

Job Description:

About the role:

 

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced fundraising, relationship management or philanthropy professional to join St Vincent's Foundation Queensland as Manager, Bequests & Memorial Giving. This role is a 12 month maximum term part time contract (3 days per week).

 

In this highly rewarding role, you will lead the growth and stewardship of our Gifts in Wills and Memorial Giving programs, helping supporters create a lasting impact on patient care, aged care services, research and community wellbeing. Through meaningful donor relationships, you'll empower individuals and families to honour loved ones, express gratitude and leave a legacy that will benefit future generations.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will work closely with Mission and Pastoral Care teams, philanthropy and communications specialists, as well as legal and finance stakeholders, to develop and deliver a donor-centred bequests and memorial giving strategy across St Vincent's hospitals and aged care services throughout Queensland.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Developing and implementing the Foundation's gifts in wills and memorial giving strategy
• Building meaningful relationships with prospective and confirmed bequestors donors and families
• Managing sensitive donor enquiries and stewardship activities with empathy and professionalism.
• Partnering with Marketing and Communications to deliver awareness campaigns and referral pathways
• Coordinating estate matters and ensuring donor intentions are honoured and protected
• Leading donor recognition, memorial programs and remembrance initiatives.
• Maintaining accurate donor records and providing reporting on program performance and growth

 

About the St Vincent’s Private Foundation:

St Vincent’s Foundation Queensland, we believe philanthropy has the power to transform lives. As the charitable fundraising arm supporting St Vincent’s services across Queensland, we partner with donors, community members and healthcare leaders to fund innovative programs, life-saving equipment, education, research and enhanced patient care experiences.

 

Supporting St Vincent’s Private Hospital Brisbane, St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside, St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba and St Vincent’s Care Services, the Foundation helps deliver initiatives that improve health outcomes and create lasting impact for patients, residents and families. Guided by St Vincent’s mission and values, we are committed to advancing compassionate care and supporting healthier communities through the generosity of our supporters.

 

For more about the great work we do visit: St Vincent's Hospital Foundation

 

Things that work for you: 

• Retail and Travel Discounts; Blue light card a discounted service for frontline workers (available for over 350 brands inc. Big W, The Good Guys, Samsung), JB Hi-Fi corporate benefits, airport lounge membership discounts
• Financial Wellbeing: Salary packaging options up to $15,990, novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum, competitive hourly rates and paid approved overtime
• Health and Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families, fitness passport, free uniforms & annual flu vaccination, ability to purchase annual leave, discounted hospital admissions at any St Vincent’s Private Hospital, discounted private health insurance through Bupa or Medibank
• Join Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services

 

Things that work for us: 

 

• Qualifications in business, law or a related discipline supporting relationship management and stakeholder engagement
• Strong interpersonal, listening and written communication skills with the ability to navigate sensitive conversations
• A compassionate, professional and values-driven approach
• Experience within health, aged care, philanthropy or another values-based organisation will be highly regarded
• Experience with Zoho, Raiser's Edge or a comparable donor CRM is desirable

A workplace where you belong:

 

At St Vincent's, we're committed to creating a workplace where every person feels valued, respected and supported to thrive. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve.

Guided by our values of compassion, justice, integrity and excellence, we are proud to provide exceptional care while supporting our people to build meaningful and rewarding careers.

As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Pre-Employment checks:

 

Employment is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks which may include a Working with Children check (i.e. a Blue Card).  For further information about St Vincent’s commitment to Child Safety, visit St Vincent's Code of Conduct.

 

St Vincent's has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings and evidence may be required for proof of immunity.

 

For Further Information:

 

For a confidential discussion, please contact Anna Herbert, Executive Director, St Vincent’s Foundation email: [email protected]  mobile: 0421 396 574

 

Respectfully, no agencies please.  Apply NOW!

Applications Close: 11 December 2026

Applications may be reviewed as they are received, suitable candidates my be contacted throughout the advertising period.

Closing Date:

11 December 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

View Code of Conduct