Job Description

This vacancy is being advertised by The Royal Melbourne Hospital on behalf of a partner organisation.

To apply, please use the application link included in the job advertisement below. You will be taken to the partner organisation’s careers site to submit your application.
Director of RMH Foundation
Req ID:  7799
Posting Start Date:  08/07/2026
Advertisement End Date:  31/07/2026
Work Location:  The RMH Elizabeth Street

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Job Description: 

Director, Royal Melbourne Hospital Foundation 

  • Lead philanthropy and community impact for one of Australia’s leading hospitals
  • Shape the next chapter of growth, influence and fundraising performance
  • Executive leadership at the intersection of healthcare, philanthropy and innovation

The Position
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) seeks to appoint an accomplished and purpose‑driven leader as Director, Royal Melbourne Hospital Foundation. This critical leadership appointment comes at a pivotal time for both the Foundation and the broader organisation, with responsibility for leading the Foundation’s strategic priorities, fundraising performance, marketing and advocacy activities. Working closely with the Chief Corporate Officer, Executive, Board and Foundation Committee the Director serves as the principal ambassador for philanthropy across the organisation and will ensure fundraising outcomes translate into meaningful impact for patients, research and healthcare innovation. 

Reporting to the Chief Corporate Officer, the Director leads the Foundation's full suite of fundraising, marketing and stakeholder engagement activities while building a high-performing, engaged and capable team. This appointment presents a significant opportunity to shape the future contribution of the Foundation and establish a sustainable platform for long-term growth. Key priorities include strengthening the Foundation's profile, reputation and influence both internally and externally, diversifying revenue streams, and expanding philanthropic reach through major gifts, corporate and community partnerships, and strategic stakeholder engagement.

The successful candidate will be an experienced fundraising or philanthropy executive with a proven track record delivering sustainable growth and organisational impact in complex, mission‑led environments. They will bring experience across major gifts, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, campaigns, appeals and bequests, together with strong commercial acumen and the ability to build capability within teams. A visible and authentic leader, the appointee will combine strategic vision with operational discipline, inspire a high‑performing team and build trusted relationships with philanthropists, corporate partners, clinicians, executive leaders and board members.

The Organisation
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Victoria’s largest and most respected health services. Established in 1848 as Victoria’s first public hospital, it has built a longstanding reputation for clinical excellence, innovation and community impact, providing specialist medical, surgical and mental health services, alongside rehabilitation, aged care, outpatient and community programs. Guided by its vision of Advancing health for everyone, every day, the organisation continues to play a leading role in improving health outcomes for the Victorian community.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Foundation plays a vital role in supporting this mission through philanthropy, partnerships, appeals, campaigns and community engagement. With a clear commitment to future growth, the Foundation is focused on strengthening its contribution to patient care, research and healthcare innovation while building enduring relationships with supporters who share its vision for better health outcomes.

RMH employs approximately 10,000 people and is united by a shared commitment to advancing health for everyone, every day.
RMH is united in “The Melbourne Way,” of putting people first, leading with kindness, and working together to excel as one RMH.

For more information on the organisation visit: https://www.rmhfoundation.org.au/ 

Applications close: 31 July 2026

To apply - click 'Quick apply', using reference MBHdir0626 addressing your cover letter and resume to Liz Jones and Sarah Campbell of Future Leadership™, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.

For further information on Future Leadership™ and additional opportunities please visit https://futureleadership.com.au
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This vacancy is being advertised by The Royal Melbourne Hospital on behalf of a partner organisation.

To apply, please use the application link included in the job advertisement above. You will be taken to the partner organisation’s careers site to submit your application.