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Payton Foundation

At Payton, we believe we have a responsibility to harness our success to help improve the lives of people, wherever they are in the world.

Founded by the Payton family in 2011 by donating 20% of the shares in Payton Capital Ltd, the Payton Foundation partners with charities and investors to help transform the lives of the poor and the vulnerable.

Together we provide:

  • housing and support for youth experiencing homelessness in Victoria
  • pregnancy support for young mums in crisis in Melbourne
  • freedom from human trafficking and vocational training in Thailand
  • education for disadvantaged youth in Kenya
  • vocational training for mothers in Uganda
  • chicken farming enterprise supporting a children’s home in Kenya
23 Jul, 2026
Full time
Philanthropy & Engagement Manager
$125,000 - $160,000 yearly
Payton Foundation Southbank VIC, Australia
Play a key role in growing Payton Foundation’s philanthropic community; cultivating trusted relationships with donors and charity partners, creating spaces where generosity, shared understanding and authentic partnership can flourish...... Fixed-Term Contract  |  October 2026 – June 2027 (with structured handover period) Location:  Melbourne incl. Mornington Peninsula, Victoria About the Role - (8-month contract) Reporting to the CEO, you'll play a key role in growing Payton Foundation’s philanthropic community; cultivating trusted relationships with donors and charity partners, creating spaces where generosity, shared understanding and authentic partnership can flourish. You'll help people move beyond transactional giving by connecting them with the people, stories and opportunities that inspire lasting impact. This is a highly relational role that combines fundraising, philanthropy and partnership development. You'll identify...