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Working at Redkite is more than a job
Helping families take on their child’s cancer is tough, but it’s also rewarding. Work with us and you’ll be changing lives.
For 40 years we have had a single purpose: to be a lifeline for families facing their child’s cancer. When you work for Redkite, you are part of a highly skilled, driven and experienced team who are determined to make sure that no matter where a family lives in Australia, they can receive Redkite support.
Why Join us?
Salary packaging
We offer a salary packaging scheme to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay.
Leave benefits
In addition to standard leave entitlements, you have the option to purchase additional annual leave and have access to Redkite Wellbeing Days.
Work-life balance
We believe that work-life balance means more than just flexibility. It’s a culture that leaves space for family, community, and finding meaning in activities beyond work.
Health promoting workplace
We are regularly implementing ways to enhance our physical and mental wellbeing in the workplace.
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program is a free, confidential independent counselling service offered to all members of the Redkite team.
The recruitment process
We follow clear and transparent recruitment practices which include: interviews, references, psychometric testing and Working with Children & National Police Checks relevant to the state in which staff will be employed .
We also screen to make sure that anyone who joins Redkite is aligned to our values and our commitment to child safety (you can read our child safety statement here).
Current opportunities
Current Opportunities
Ready to join the team? Below are the roles currently available at Redkite.
Redkite’s latest job vacancies are advertised on SEEK and can be found here. If you have any questions about working for us or about the roles below, please email us at careers@redkite.org.au
- Join our passionate and driven fundraising team making a difference for families facing childhood cancer
- Permanent full-time – Ideal entry level role for the not-for-profit sector
- Use your fab people skills to build exceptional partner relationships in this rewarding role
About Redkite:
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it affects the whole family. In the daunting and unpredictable experience that follows diagnosis, a child needs as much stability and support from their family as possible. Redkite is a lifeline for families, providing real emotional, financial and practical support. Because holding it together when your child’s life is in question can feel impossible.
The role:
Redkite is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Corporate Partnership Coordinator who enjoys connecting and engaging with people. This rewarding role is a key liaison with some of Redkite’s biggest corporate partners, including the community team at the Coles Group. This role will see you develop key relationships and implement engagement strategies and activities with corporate partners in Victoria and Tasmania.
This role would suit someone with excellent time management skills, as well as the ability to work independently and respond quickly to bring new ideas and activities to life. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative national team and have a passion for meeting new people. You will be the main point of contact for Coles Group team members, organise regular visits to Coles stores and Coles Express sites and be the ‘voice’ for Redkite when you’re out and about visiting our partners.
Charity/fundraising experience is not essential, this is an ideal entry level role for the not-for-profit sector and an excellent opportunity to develop and grow your career by stepping into a challenging and varied role.
About you:
The successful candidate should demonstrate the following skills & experience:
- Experience in building positive and authentic relationships with internal and external stakeholders with the ability to quickly build rapport.
- Capability to deliver presentations within both formal and informal settings and learn to speak confidently about Redkite and its work.
- Ability to develop and adapt communications to respond to changing circumstances.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to enable phone and email communications.
- Demonstrated success managing multiple tasks with shifting and short deadlines
- Confidence with creative platforms, email, and ability to understand and use a CRM database.
- Proven success working collaboratively as a part of team to build and improve processes, to share learnings and ideas, and to learn from teammates.
- Current full driver’s license with own car.
Why join us?
For 40 years we have had a single purpose: to be a lifeline for families facing their child’s cancer. When you work for Redkite, you are part of a highly skilled, driven and experienced team who are determined to make sure that no matter where a family lives in Australia, they can receive Redkite support. We also offer the following staff benefits:
- Salary Packaging to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
- Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counselling and other resources to support your mental wellbeing
- Leave benefits including leave purchase scheme and Redkite Wellbeing Days
- Regular opportunities to enhance your physical and mental wellbeing in the workplace
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Access to discounts and special offers on a range of goods and services
To Apply:
If you’re keen to join a compassionate and collaborative team making a real difference, apply now. Please send your CV to careers@redkite.org.au. It’s helpful to attach a cover letter telling us why you’d make a great fit.
For a confidential discussion about the opportunity please call Kirsty on 02 9219 4022.
We’ll be checking applications as they come in, so don’t delay.
Applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are warmly encouraged to apply.
Redkite is committed to child safety. We follow clear and transparent recruitment practices which include references, interviews, psychometric testing and Working with Children & National Police Checks relevant to the state in which staff will be employed. At every stage of the recruitment process we undertake thorough screening to ensure that anyone that joins the team aligns with our values and our commitment to child safety.
Redkite acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.
Redkite is committed to ongoing learning about the individual needs of our families. We strive to create a respectful and inclusive space for people of all cultures and identities.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- Join our passionate team providing emotional support to families facing childhood cancer
- Work for one of Australia’s most respected national charities – can be based in Melbourne, or Perth
- Full-time contract to June 2025
- Access to not-for-profit salary packaging and hybrid work benefits
About Redkite:
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it affects the whole family. In the daunting and unpredictable experience that follows diagnosis, a child needs as much stability and support from their family as possible. Redkite is a lifeline for these families, providing emotional, financial and practical support in the hospital and at home, throughout their entire cancer experience.
The role:
This role will provide assessment, psychosocial support and therapeutic counselling to children and young people (up to 18 years old) with a diagnosis of cancer, their families and support networks.
In addition, you may be involved in the planning and delivery of both video based and face to face support groups, and in supporting the delivery of services to families across multiple settings. Due to the nature of the work, some evening and weekend hours may be required from time to time.
This is a full-time contract to June 2025.
About you:
The position is ideal for someone who has had some experience providing support to children and their families. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following skills & experience:
- A tertiary Social Work qualification recognised by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Eligibility for membership of the AASW
- A minimum of 2 years’ post-qualifying experience of providing psychosocial support and therapeutic counselling to children, young people (up to 18 years old) and families
- An ability to exercise advanced independent professional judgement to facilitate complex professional and clinical decisions
- An ability to establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external key stakeholders in relation to optimising service delivery outcomes
- Case noting and record-keeping skills
Highly regarded:
- Oncology experience or experience working in hospital or health setting
- Experience coordinating services for people with multiple support needs
- Experience in child counselling or Social Work with children
- Experience managing hospital or other stakeholder relationships, and working collaboratively with external service providers
- Eligibility for, or experience supervising a student
Why join us?
For 40 years we have had a single purpose: to be a lifeline for families facing their child’s cancer. When you work for Redkite, you are part of a highly skilled, driven and experienced team who are determined to make sure that no matter where a family lives in Australia, they can receive Redkite support. We also offer the following staff benefits:
- Salary Packaging to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
- Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counselling and other resources to support your mental wellbeing
- Leave benefits including leave purchase scheme and Redkite Wellbeing Days
- Regular opportunities to enhance your physical and mental wellbeing in the workplace
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Access to discounts and special offers on a range of goods and services
To Apply:
If you’re keen to join a compassionate and collaborative team making a real difference, apply now. Please send your CV to careers@redkite.org.au. It’s helpful to attach a cover letter telling us why you’d make a great fit.
For a confidential discussion about the opportunity please call Kirsty on 02 9219 4022.
We’ll be checking applications as they come in, so don’t delay.
Applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are warmly encouraged to apply.
Redkite is committed to child safety. We follow clear and transparent recruitment practices which include references, interviews, psychometric testing and Working with Children & National Police Checks relevant to the state in which staff will be employed. At every stage of the recruitment process we undertake thorough screening to ensure that anyone that joins the team aligns with our values and our commitment to child safety.
Redkite acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.
Redkite is committed to ongoing learning about the individual needs of our families. We strive to create a respectful and inclusive space for people of all cultures and identities.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- Join one of Australia’s most respected national charities
- Manage an engaged and passionate team of fundraising professionals
- Full-time 12-month parental leave backfill
About Redkite:
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it affects the whole family. In the daunting and unpredictable experience that follows diagnosis, a child needs as much stability and support from their family as possible. Redkite is a lifeline for families, providing real emotional, financial and practical support. Because holding it together when your child’s life is in question can feel impossible.
The role:
The Philanthropy and Engagement Manager leads a team of fundraising specialists to drive revenue and create sustainable growth from philanthropic donors. The position also leads on our income and lead generation events across philanthropic and corporate sectors.
This is a 12-month parental leave cover opportunity offering hybrid work and not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.
About you:
The position is ideal for an experienced Fundraising Manager with a passion for managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following skills & experience:
- At least 3-5 years’ experience in relationship management role/s (major gifts, corporate, new business or account management) with demonstrated success in building strategic relationships and delivering on philanthropic targets
- Demonstrated success working with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with shifting and short deadlines.
- Experience using a fundraising (CRM) database to support fundraising activity and analysis (Salesforce is preferable)
- Superior proposal writing and presentation skills
- The ability to articulate Redkite’s vision, mission and progress through effective story telling.
- Experience managing a team to deliver objectives and financial targets
Why join us?
For 40 years we have had a single purpose: to be a lifeline for families facing their child’s cancer. When you work for Redkite, you are part of a highly skilled, driven and experienced team who are determined to make sure that no matter where a family lives in Australia, they can receive Redkite support. We also offer the following staff benefits:
- Salary Packaging to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
- Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counselling and other resources to support your mental wellbeing
- Leave benefits including leave purchase scheme and Redkite Wellbeing Days
- Regular opportunities to enhance your physical and mental wellbeing in the workplace
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Access to discounts and special offers on a range of goods and services
To Apply:
If you’re keen to join a compassionate and collaborative team making a real difference, apply now. Please send your CV to careers@redkite.org.au. It’s helpful to attach a cover letter telling us why you’d make a great fit.
For a confidential discussion about the opportunity please call Kirsty on 02 9219 4022.
We’ll be checking applications as they come in, so don’t delay.
Applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are warmly encouraged to apply.
Redkite is committed to child safety. We follow clear and transparent recruitment practices which include references, interviews, psychometric testing and Working with Children & National Police Checks relevant to the state in which staff will be employed. At every stage of the recruitment process we undertake thorough screening to ensure that anyone that joins the team aligns with our values and our commitment to child safety.
Redkite acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.
Redkite is committed to ongoing learning about the individual needs of our families. We strive to create a respectful and inclusive space for people of all cultures and identities.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- Generate vital funds through direct marketing with single and regular givers to support families facing childhood cancer.
- Lead the donor acquisition and retention activities including donor care with a small team.
- Full time, permanent position.
- Surry Hills location with hybrid work arrangements.
About Redkite:
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it affects the whole family. In the daunting and unpredictable experience that follows diagnosis, a child needs as much stability and support from their family as possible. Redkite is a lifeline for families, providing real emotional, financial and practical support. Because holding it together when your child’s life is in question can feel impossible.
The role:
The Individual Giving Lead is responsible for coordinating all day to day aspects of Redkite’s direct marketing appeals and acquisition programs. Implement individual giving growth strategy aimed at acquiring, renewing and upgrading existing donors as well as improving supporter retention.
With one direct report (Supporter Relations Officer) this role will work on bringing donation processing function from the external provider to in-hours and ensure the best possible donor care for Redkite supporters.
About you:
The position is ideal for someone who has fundraising experience in direct marketing. You may be looking to expand your portfolio to work across all individual giving programs, take the lead on individual giving activities or excited to build the internal supporter relations process. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following skills & experience:
- Development of all multi-channel direct marketing campaigns for revenue generation – acquisition, appeals and retention initiatives.
- Provide input into annual planning for direct marketing program and related activities to establish goals and initiatives for growth of individual giving programs.
- Monitor, optimise and report on all individual giving programs from appeals, acquisition, donor journeys, newsletters to mid-high value engagement.
- Develop and maintain productive relationships with external agencies (creative, copy, mail house, print etc) and internal stakeholders (fundraising, marketing, data, services etc).
- Data management and selection as required to deliver and report on all direct marketing initiatives.
Why join us?
For 40 years we have had a single purpose: to be a lifeline for families facing their child’s cancer. When you work for Redkite, you are part of a highly skilled, driven and experienced team who are determined to make sure that no matter where a family lives in Australia, they can receive Redkite support. We also offer the following staff benefits:
- Salary Packaging to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
- Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counselling and other resources to support your mental wellbeing
- Leave benefits including leave purchase scheme and Redkite Wellbeing Days
- Regular opportunities to enhance your physical and mental wellbeing in the workplace
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Access to discounts and special offers on a range of goods and services
To Apply:
If you’re keen to join a compassionate and collaborative team making a real difference, apply now. Please send your CV to careers@redkite.org.au. It’s helpful to attach a cover letter telling us why you’d make a great fit.
For a confidential discussion about the opportunity please call Kirsty on 02 9219 4022.
We’ll be checking applications as they come in, so don’t delay.
Applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are warmly encouraged to apply.
Redkite is committed to child safety. We follow clear and transparent recruitment practices which include references, interviews, psychometric testing and Working with Children & National Police Checks relevant to the state in which staff will be employed. At every stage of the recruitment process we undertake thorough screening to ensure that anyone that joins the team aligns with our values and our commitment to child safety.
Redkite acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.
Redkite is committed to ongoing learning about the individual needs of our families. We strive to create a respectful and inclusive space for people of all cultures and identities.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
About Redkite:
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it affects the whole family. In the daunting and unpredictable experience that follows diagnosis, a child needs as much stability and support from their family as possible. Redkite is a lifeline for families, providing real emotional, financial and practical support. Because holding it together when your child’s life is in question can feel impossible.
Current Opportunities
Thanks for your interest in volunteering with Redkite, we don’t have any opportunities available right now. If you complete the Volunteer Form here and tell us a little bit about you we can get in touch when something comes up.
