Development Associate (Major Gifts)

With a focus on team growth, we are now recruiting for a Development Associate to be part of our Multidisciplinary Initiative team.

With support from across the Advancement Portfolio, you will build relationships through face-to-face meetings with donors, alumni and friends of the University. The most unexpected conversations will lead to great things. Your work could give a student the opportunity to study at the oldest university in Australia thanks to a donation towards scholarship support or assist engineers to create robotic platforms designed to make agriculture more productive and sustainable. Your work will not only have a huge impact but will also be considered one of the best things the donor and you, as a fundraiser, have ever achieved during your lifetime.

About the Multidisciplinary Initiatives

The University of Sydney is home to six multidisciplinary initiatives (MDIs) which bring together researchers from across the university to conduct transformative and translational research in collaboration with a wide range of external partners.

Our MDIs provide new knowledge and solutions for some of Australia’s and the world’s greatest challenges – including tackling chronic diseases, climate change, youth mental health, developing more community informed public policy, harnessing nanoscale science and technology and forming a deeper understanding of and engagement with Southeast Asia. 

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Medicine and Health comprises of 7 schools  and 9 clinical schools , bringing together the areas of dentistry, medicine, medical sciences, nursing and midwifery, pharmacy, health sciences and public health to facilitate a multidisciplinary approach to solving modern day healthcare problems.

By integrating the best minds and resources from our schools, clinical schools, disciplines and research bodies, the Faculty of Medicine and Health is designed to harness collaboration and translate research into education and clinical practice.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Development Associate, who:

• is a natural relationship builder - you enjoy interacting with people one-on-one and fostering relationships with people at different levels and from different cultures

• has excellent communication skills, both listening and written in order to develop compelling proposals that align to a prospective donor's interests

• is strategic in their vision and can plan months, sometimes even years in advance

• has highly developed emotional intelligence - you are self-aware with exceptional interpersonal skills

• is a high-achiever and naturally driven by success both professionally and personally.

Benefits Of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements and generous personal, parental and cultural leave

• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading

• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs

• Subsidised on campus parking

• Discounts on a wide range of products and services

• Career development opportunities

• And many more…

Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 
How to apply
Intending applicants are welcome to seek further information about the position and for recruitment-related enquiries, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Rose Ritchie, Recruitment Consultant (Advancement Portfolio), at rose.ritchie@sydney.edu.au
 

Along with your application please write a covering letter outlining a demonstrated interest or work history in Medicine or health.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

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The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

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Applications Close

Sunday 05 February 2023 11:59 PM