Join HammondCare and help improve quality of life for older Australians in need. As a not-for-profit, Christian organisation, we provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care. Mission-led, we build passionate teams who support older people through life’s most difficult circumstances.
With over 90 years of experience, we’re known for our relationship-based approach. Whether it’s in our homes, hospitals or the community, we bring skill, empathy and innovation to every moment of care.
It’s not just care. It’s HammondCare.
About the roleThe Project & Partnerships Specialist plays a pivotal role at the heart of the Hammond Foundation — where philanthropy, partnership and innovation come together to deliver meaningful impact.
This role leads the coordination and successful delivery of the Foundation’s funded project portfolio, while also driving the development, growth and stewardship of strategic partnerships across Trusts & Foundations, corporates and key philanthropic stakeholders.
Working closely with the Head of Foundation & Innovation, this role ensures that projects move seamlessly from ideation, design, funding through to impact, while partnerships are actively cultivated, strengthened and expanded over time.
This role is offered on a Permanent Full-time basis and is based at our Head Office in St Leonards, NSW.
Key Responsibilities includeProject Leadership & Portfolio Oversight
Strategic Partnerships
Supporter‑Facing Project & Reporting Documentation
Systems, Process & Capability Development
Commitment to HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action
Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Project Management, Communications, Health, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience in partnership development, fundraising or stakeholder engagement, ideally including Trusts & Foundations
Proven ability to build and grow external relationships and partnerships
Experience managing or coordinating projects and funding processes
Strong written skills, particularly in proposal and report development
Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a complex environment
Experience using CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce, HubSpot)
Experience working with Trusts & Foundations or grant-making bodies (Desirable)
Experience in corporate partnerships or philanthropic fundraising (Desirable)
Exposure to health, aged care or purpose-driven environments (Desirable)
Experience translating strategy into partnership opportunities and funding outcomes (Desirable)
We care about your wellbeing at HammondCare and as a result offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits including:
NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2,650 tax free)
Additional leave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leave (prorated part-time)
Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements
Discounts on everyday products and services
Discounted healthcare memberships - access to network of fitness centres and pools for employees and families
Free access to independent counselling support for employees and families
Health & Wellbeing programmes
Reward & Recognition programmes
Referral bonuses
Career and professional development opportunities
If you are ready to make a difference with HammondCare, Apply Now!
All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and reference checks.
HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.
HammondCare Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office
Sydney, Australia
