About Orygen
Orygen is Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.
For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged 12-25.
About the job
The Fundraising Adviser plays a key role in growing Orygen’s philanthropic income and strengthening the delivery of its fundraising program across trusts and foundations, major giving, community fundraising and donor engagement.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Philanthropic Partnerships you will:
- Manage a portfolio of trusts and foundations, driving funding opportunities from prospect research and grant application through to stewardship, reporting and acquittal.
- Develop philanthropic proposals and donor materials, collaborating with researchers, program leaders and finance teams to secure support for Orygen's strategic priorities.
- Support donor engagement and relationship management, preparing high-quality briefings, presentations and tailored communications for funders and senior stakeholders.
- Coordinate donor events and stewardship activities, ensuring seamless delivery of cultivation, engagement and recognition opportunities that strengthen philanthropic relationships.
- Contribute to fundraising operations and growth, maintaining accurate CRM records, identifying new philanthropic opportunities, supporting reporting and administration, and helping drive continuous improvement across fundraising systems and processes.
Skills and experience
The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:
- Experience in fundraising, philanthropy or donor engagement within a relationship-focused environment.
- Knowledge of trust and foundation fundraising, including prospect research and grant applications.
- Strong written communication and proposal development skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.
- Collaborative, proactive and highly organised, with strong attention to detail.
Benefits
- Salary between $105,000 - $115,000 pro rata commensurate with skills and experience + 12% superannuation and $15,900 in NFP salary packaging + $2,600 meals and entertainment card.
- Collaborate in a workplace that values and empowers young voices.
- Be part of a team that values collaboration and innovative thinking, driving impactful results.
- Embrace the freedom of a hybrid work model, combining remote work with on-site collaboration.
- Work in an inclusive environment committed to diversity and continuous improvement.
- Opportunity to contribute to the success of a purpose driven organisation.
- Enhance your skills with specialised training and workshops tailored to your career growth.
- Experience a workspace that was thoughtfully created with input from young people, promoting a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere.
How to apply
If you’re ready to make a difference in youth mental health and be part of a collaborative, innovative team, apply now.
For the full position description, visit
https://www.orygen.org.au/getmedia/dadba96d-9ef3-423c-83e0-0f25b8f80116/PD-Fundraising-Adviser-26-Aug.pdf.aspx
This is full-time (1.0 FTE), ongoing position.
Applications will close on 28th September 2026 (3pm), unless a suitable candidate is found sooner.
Before applying at Orygen, it’s important to understand that you may encounter sensitive information related to mental health as part of your work. Being aware of this and how it could affect you is essential in deciding if this is the right opportunity for you.
Orygen is committed to providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for Staff and anyone connected to Orygen. We strive to continue building a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD communities. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people.
Orygen is a child-safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of all young people and embedding safeguarding practices into all our programs and services. All employment appointments are subject to holding a valid working with children check and successful police check. 