Chief of Supporters and Giving

UNICEF is the world’s largest children’s charity working to protect vulnerable children, globally and here in Australia. Run entirely on voluntary donations, we work to improve the lives of every vulnerable child, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day our teams are on the ground in 190 countries working with local partners to deliver lifesaving help and create lasting change. From vaccinating children in war zones to providing early childhood education access in Indigenous communities, donations help us to protect every child, no matter what.

We are offering a full time permanent position, working in a flexible environment, built around the diversity of our team and their needs. A competitive salary commensurate with the not for profit sector is offered together with a broad range of wellbeing benefits.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a strategic and purpose-driven Chief of Supporters and Giving to lead UNICEF Australia’s public fundraising and supporter engagement portfolio, accountable for significant, sustainable annual income and long-term engagement with a broad supporter base.

Reporting to the Director, Growth and Engagement, this role brings together supporter acquisition and retention, community and event-based fundraising, and non-financial participation and volunteering into one integrated portfolio, with accountability for $30m+ in annual income. It sits alongside the Chief of Partnerships, who leads high-value philanthropy, corporate partnerships and bequests.

This is a newly created executive role and will suit a senior leader who is comfortable navigating change, shaping future structure and building the capability to grow fundraising at scale.

Your day will include

• Setting and leading the national strategy for Supporters and Giving, with accountability for $30m+ in annual income and a clear pathway to long-term scale
• Providing executive leadership across public fundraising, integrating fundraising strategy, marketing capability and supporter insight
• Leading Individual Giving performance across regular giving, cash appeals and emergency fundraising, optimising acquisition, retention and supporter lifetime value
• Growing fundraising events, community participation and national moments of engagement through the Activate Australia pillar
• Applying strong marketing discipline through audience segmentation, channel and media strategy, proposition development, testing and optimisation
• Leading a large, highly skilled team and nurturing a high-performance, supporter-focused culture aligned to UNICEF’s mission and values
• Driving innovation in fundraising models and partnering with UNICEF’s global network to adopt proven approaches and pilot new giving pathways

We would like you to have the following skills and experience

• Proven experience senior leadership experience in large-scale fundraising, consumer marketing or subscription-based revenue environments
• A strong understanding of and experience working within the fundraising sector
• Demonstrated success delivering $30m+ income portfolios with sustained growth
• Experience driving performance through collaboration with specialist enabling functions such as digital, data, insights and brand
• Strong marketing and commercial acumen, with experience translating audience insight into income performance
• Proven ability to lead large, complex teams and to set and manage income and expenditure strategies
• Exceptional leadership, communication and change-management capability
• A strong alignment with UNICEF Australia’s purpose and values, and a commitment to creating meaningful impact for every child

What will it feel like to work at UNICEF Australia

• An environment and culture built on the importance of teamwork, collaboration and shared purpose
• Sector leading salary packaging and a competitive salary commensurate with the NFP sector
• A flexible work environment with balance between home and office work, which puts the wellbeing of our staff at the centre of our decision making
• A positive and values-driven work culture which celebrates our achievements and recognises our teams
• A wellbeing package which includes such things as access to Birthday leave, EAP, nutrition, exercise, financial and legal support
• Commitment to our child-first philosophy with generous paid parental leave and offering
• The opportunity to support a global impactful cause and make a difference for every child

How To Apply

To apply for this fantastic opportunity please select "Apply" and submit the following documents in PDF format:

• Your Cover Letter, outlining your relevant experience and highlighting a summary of your strengths
• Your CV

For further information on this position, please be in touch with our People & Culture Team: ***email_hidden***.

We welcome you to contact us to discuss any requirements that will ensure you can participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Applications for this position close Sunday 12 July 2026.

All applicants are required to be legally entitled to work in Australia. UNICEF Australia has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation and adheres to strict safeguarding principles. All successful candidates will be required to undergo rigorous background checks (including National Criminal History Checks and Working with Children Check) and sign and abide by our Code of Conduct on Child Safeguarding & Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.

UNICEF Australia is committed to ensure all our People, from any background, feel heard, considered, and able to contribute to their full potential. We are striving to build a truly inclusive workplace, one that our team feel they can bring their best self to work and is reflective of the wider community that we serve.