Development Manager

Are you passionate about the arts, music and social sciences? As we continue to grow in 2022 we currently have multiple opportunities for self-motivated and passionate fundraisers to join the Advancement Portfolio in our Faculty of Arts and Culture.

As a fundraiser in our Arts and Culture team, you will be responsible for raising major financial gifts that will support projects and programs across the University.

You will develop relationships with high net worth donors, connecting their passions with work that would otherwise not be undertaken, or education and outreach opportunities to support the next generation of leaders and thinkers. You will build strong internal relationships with senior leaders to understand how their critical work can be aligned with donor passions. You would be a part of lifting the profile of philanthropy across the institution.

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 new team members who:

• are natural relationship builders – you enjoy interacting with people one-on-one and fostering relationships with people at different levels and from different cultures

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

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

• are high-achievers and naturally driven by success both professionally and personally

About us

The Advancement Portfolio team at the University of Sydney is the most successful fundraising program in Australian higher education. Having just completed the nation’s first $1BN fundraising campaign and embarking on the next, the team is not only the finest performing, its success facilitates the largest real-world impact that philanthropic giving makes possible.

Since its inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to philanthropy and underpin our long-term strategy for excellence and growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

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.

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.

To keep our community safe please be aware of our COVID safety precautions , which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus. 

EEO statement

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.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Sarah Scott Recruitment Operations, on 0481476329 or by email to [email protected]

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