Community Engagement Lead - Gold Coast & Brisbane
About LifeFlight
LifeFlight Australia is a leading aeromedical organisation dedicated to saving lives through rapid response medical services. Operating a fleet of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, LifeFlight delivers critical care and emergency retrievals across Queensland and beyond. In addition to its lifesaving missions, LifeFlight runs a world-class training academy, equipping aviation and medical professionals with the skills needed for high-pressure environments. Our mission is to provide the highest standard of care and make a real difference in the communities we serve.
About the Role
In this newly created role, you’ll play a vital part in establishing new community connections, fostering key relationships, and driving fundraising efforts to support our life-saving mission. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to develop and implement engagement strategies, coordinate impactful events and presentations, and build strong partnerships with individuals, businesses, and community groups. Your leadership will shine as you oversee major events—securing sponsorships, managing logistics, and ensuring every initiative aligns with our goals. You’ll also empower and support our dedicated volunteers, helping to amplify our reach and impact. With a keen eye for detail, you’ll maintain supporter records, manage schedules, and provide valuable reporting to enhance our community programs. This full-time, permanent role (38 hours per week) offers a mix of office, remote, and on-the-ground engagement. Based primarily at our LifeFlight Foundation office in Robina, you'll also have the flexibility to work from other LifeFlight locations as needed. A company vehicle is included to support your travel and help maintain vital community connections.
About You
Are you a dynamic and motivated professional with a passion for community engagement and a proven track record of delivering impactful events and initiatives? Do you possess excellent communication skills, a knack for building relationships, and a results-driven mindset? Then consider joining LifeFlight in a role that supports our mission to save lives. To be successful in this role, you will have:
* At least two (2) years of demonstrated success in coordinating and implementing fundraising events, promotional launches, or marketing activities in a community setting.
* Confidence in public speaking and networking, coupled with high-level written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and experience working with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
* Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize workloads, and meet deadlines and targets.
* The physical capability to manage light lifting for event activities and flexibility to travel and work evenings or weekends as required.
* A good understanding of the local area and a current QLD driver’s license.
* The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a broader team.
Desirable skills and qualifications include:
* Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline.
* Demonstrated fundraising experience, including the development of an annual fundraising plan.
* Experience in managing volunteers.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, community-focused environment and are ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to a role with purpose, we’d love to hear from you!
Why LifeFlight?
Meaningful Impact: Working with LifeFlight Australia provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people's lives. The organisation is dedicated to saving lives, delivering critical care services, and responding to emergencies. Employees can take pride in contributing to a mission-driven organisation focused on making a positive difference in the community.
Collaboration: At LifeFlight, we are committed to fostering a culture of camaraderie and teamwork. Our aeromedical operations thrive on the close collaboration between medical professionals, pilots, and support staff, all working together in high-pressure environments. We value a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals can rely on one another, creating a strong sense of purpose and unity. By harnessing the power of teamwork and pooling our strengths, we believe we can overcome any challenge, achieve our goals, and find fulfillment in the critical work we do.
Salary Packaging Options: As an employee of LifeFlight, you have the opportunity to benefit from salary packaging, allowing you to allocate up to $15,900 per Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year towards general living expenses. This includes covering various everyday costs like groceries, petrol, mortgage, rent, and school fees, providing you with added financial flexibility and support.
Note: the successful applicant will be required to undergo background checks including a national police check as a condition of employment.
Applications close on Sunday, 6 April 2025
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