Join COUCH and help change lives. Based at their Wellness Centre, you’ll lead fundraising efforts that support cancer care, connection, and community.
Our Client:
  
COUCH (Cairns Organisation United for Cancer Health) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of people in the Far North Queensland region affected by cancer. Through their purpose-built COUCH Wellness Centre, they deliver integrated cancer support services focused on care, connection, and community. COUCH collaborates with healthcare providers, local businesses, and individuals to deliver compassionate, patient-centered support that enhances quality of life during and beyond cancer treatment.
  
The Opportunity:
  
COUCH is seeking a driven and dynamic Fundraising Specialist to build and nurture strong community and corporate relationships that drive revenue and support the organisation’s mission. Reporting to the Partnerships & Marketing Manager, this role is ideal for a results-oriented communicator who thrives on connection, purpose, and impact. You will play a pivotal role in securing donations, developing partnerships, and growing signature campaigns like Champions of COUCH.
  
Your key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Proactively identify, engage, and convert relationships into financial contributions through donations, sponsorships, and structured giving programs.
• Lead the growth of the Champions of COUCH campaign, using data-driven outreach and compelling messaging to increase long-term donor support.
• Secure and maintain corporate partnerships that align with COUCH’s values and funding priorities, aiming to bring on at least five new partners each quarter.
• Represent COUCH confidently and professionally at networking events, community functions, and meetings, acting as a trusted brand ambassador.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver engaging fundraising campaigns, collateral, and third-party supporter toolkits that maintain brand consistency.
• Maintain accurate donor and partner data in the CRM system, tracking interactions, pledges, and fulfilments to optimise donor retention.
• Attend and contribute meaningfully to the Fundraising and Marketing Committee and implement agreed strategies.
• Meet key performance targets including revenue goals, donor growth and retention, and campaign effectiveness.

Your Skills & Experience:
  
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring a combination of relationship-building expertise, strategic thinking, and campaign execution.

• Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding fundraising or sales revenue targets in the not-for-profit or commercial sector.
• Strong ability to convert leads into donations, sponsorships, or corporate partnerships.
• Experience managing fundraising campaigns from concept through to evaluation.
• Proficiency in CRM systems with high attention to detail and a strong sense of data integrity.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working across teams on marketing, events, and community engagement.
• Previous experience in the not-for-profit sector is highly desirable.

Desirable attributes and personal qualities:

• Passion for community impact and a deep empathy for those affected by cancer.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and proactive in identifying opportunities.
• Emotionally intelligent communicator with professionalism, compassion, and resilience.

The Offer:
  
Join a passionate and supportive team at COUCH, where your work will make a real difference in the lives of people affected by cancer in Far North Queensland. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful, community-focused initiatives within a compassionate and collaborative culture. Based in Cairns, you’ll enjoy a flexible work environment that offers professional autonomy, ongoing growth opportunities, and the chance to be part of a team that truly values care, innovation, and connection.
  
To ensure compliance with Australian employment law, this role is only open to candidates who possess either the right to work in Australia, permanent residency, citizenship status or visa status. 
  
How to Apply:
  
To apply online, click ‘apply’ at the top of this page, or contact our designated Recruitment Consultant, Virginia Sharpe on 07 4051 9699 or virginia@cbcstaff.com.au for a confidential discussion.
  
At CBC Staff Selection, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions equal opportunity, embraces diversity, promotes inclusion and prioritises flexibility and accessibility. All communication with CBC Staff Selection is managed in a highly confidential manner, and your details will not be shared with any future employer without your prior consent.
  
CBC Staff Selection – Redefining Recruitment
  
With over 35 years’ recruitment experience, CBC Staff Selection specialises in providing professional, quality recruitment services to a wide range of candidates and clients throughout both Far North Queensland (Cairns region) and North Queensland (Townsville and Mackay region) as well as Regional Queensland.
  
Job Reference: 1630487/VS

• Engage and inspire the Cairns community as a proud brand ambassador!
• Join a values-driven organisation with a dedicated and compassionate team.
• Competitive salary package, salary sacrifice and professional development.