Ref 2024/24 Development Assistant, Office of Engagement and Advancement

• Western Sydney University Internal Applicants Only
• Full-time, fixed-term position until 30 January 2025 | Western’s Parramatta South Campus
• Remuneration: $87,412 to $93,061 p.a.| Includes 17% Superannuation

Western Sydney University Internal Applicants Only.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be employed by Western Sydney University on an ongoing, fixed term or casual basis at the time of this advertisement.

All ongoing and fixed term employees seeking to apply for this position as a secondment must have completed a minimum of 12 months’ full-time continuous service to be eligible to apply for this role, as per Part D of the Recruitment and Selection Policy.

• Full-time, fixed-term position until 30 January 2025
• Based at Western’s Parramatta South Campus

About the Office of Engagement and Advancement
The Office of Engagement and Advancement leads activity and strategy to develop philanthropic fundraising revenue, engaging with various University stakeholders and fostering relationships for the University. It works to ensure that a strong culture of philanthropic giving advances its teaching, learning and research agendas.

The Office of Engagement and Advancement provides leadership and advocacy to the University’s Executive, Foundation Executive, UWS Hawkesbury Foundation Board and the University’s staff and students on issues and strategies that affect the University's opportunity to raise funds through donations.

About the Role
Join our Office of Engagement and Advancement team, where we are deeply committed to fostering philanthropic growth and cultivating meaningful connections within our University community.

We are currently seeking a dedicated Development Assistant to provide critical support in our Donor Relations and Advancement Services endeavours.

As part of our Donor Relations and Advancement Services team, youll play a pivotal role in nurturing relationships with donors, ensuring ongoing support for our universitys vital programs.

Working closely with the Development team and the Donor Relations team, and under the direction of the Annual Giving Manager, you will coordinate and assist with activities and events that strengthen and manage the University’s relationships with our donors through specialised and frequent contact including acknowledging, thanking, reporting and recognising donors for their gifts and demonstrating the impact of their giving on the University’s students, staff and researchers - with a particular focus on scholarships and financial reconciliation.

If you’re a talented administration professional with a flair for creativity, experience in donor, alumni or customer relations, we encourage you to apply and use your skills to make a real difference in advancing our university’s mission.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position until 30 January 2025. The position is based at Western’s Parramatta South Campus, although travel to other campuses of the University may be required. Please review the position description for further information.

Remuneration Package:  HEW Level 4 $87,412 to $93,061 p.a. (comprising Salary of $73,864 to $78,638 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries:Please direct specific enquiries regarding the role to Ray Villarica via email  [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at [email protected]

Closing Date: 8:30pm, Sunday 26th May 2024

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility

You must provide evidence of your full-time working rights in Australia at time of application.

Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.

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