Senior Manager, Trusts & Foundations

Job Title

Senior Manager, Trusts & Foundations

Job Description

Are you a strategic fundraising leader with a passion for creating lasting impact? An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Senior Manager, Trusts and Foundations to join the Fundraising and Philanthropy Department at Australia’s leading biomedical research institute.

About the Position

Under the leadership of the Chief Development Officer, the Fundraising and Philanthropy Department is comprised of five teams; Individual Giving and Donor Growth, Major Donors, Future Giving, Philanthropy Services and Trusts and Foundations. As the leader of a dynamic and highly skilled Trusts and Foundations team, the Senior Manager, Trusts and Foundations is responsible for building a successful program that meets agreed income targets, secures philanthropic gifts of significance, and develops a strong pipeline of prospective opportunities

Who are you

You will be a skilled fundraising professional who positions WEHI as the partner of choice for trusts and foundations seeking to achieve transformational impact, and build long-term, productive relationships of mutual benefit.

Selection Criteria

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Tertiary degree in a relevant area is essential.
• Excellent knowledge and competency in fundraising principles, practices, legal and ethical requirements.
• Demonstrable experience in managing a high performing Trusts and Foundations program that successfully achieves income targets and KPIs.
• Proven capacity and track record in identifying , cultivating, soliciting and managing trusts and foundation applications and relationship management.
• Experience in converting highly technical content into plain language communication that retains scientific credibility. Health, medical terminology, or scientific background desirable.

Personal Qualities

• Provides an effective and positive contribution to cross departmental and team operational requirements.
• Demonstrates and develops high emotional Intelligence to aid relationship development with donors.

Please refer to the position description for full key search criteria.

​​​​​​​ Terms of Appointment

This position is ongoing in a full-time capacity . Attractive salary will be negotiated, salary packaging options are available for general living expenses, meal entertainment, novated leasing and more. 12% superannuation payable, plus up to a further 5% after the first 6 months of service via our matching superannuation scheme.

General enquiries can be directed to recruitment@wehi.edu.au .

A position description is available here .

How to Apply

Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.

Application Closing Date: T he closing date for applications is 17 August 2026; however, we will be reviewing applications as they are received, and WEHI reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing this opportunity.