Gift Implementation Officer

About the opportunity

• A fantastic opportunity to maximise philanthropic impact for the University
• Located at Camperdown/Darlington
• Fixed term contract for 12 months

We now have a fixed term opportunity for a self-motivated and organised Gift Implementation Officer to join the team and maximise philanthropic impact for the University. The Gift Implementation team drives the timely, strategic and compliant implementation of philanthropically funded initiatives by recipient areas to increase donor confidence and repeat giving.

 

This is an exciting time to join the most successful fundraising team in Australia! Following the nation’s first $1 billion-dollar fundraising campaign, the Advancement Portfolio is anticipating a significant increase in staffing levels over the coming years. The Gift Implementation Officer assists the Gift Implementation Manager in all gift implementation activities (gift feasibility analysis, supporting gift acceptance and processing, gift establishment and delivery, gift implementation advisory, capability development).

The role drives the efficient and timely administration of gifts and implementation by recipient areas.

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 Gift Implementation Officer who:    

• will work closely with Development Officers to gather and formally document background knowledge on new significant and other strategic gifts to facilitate compliant and timely gift implementation via recipient areas

• will support the Gift Implementation Team in providing input into the feasibility of potential gift opportunities to ensure that they are deliverable and align with the University's gift acceptance policy

• is accurate, has exceptional attention to detail and is highly organised. Planning, analysis and communication skills together with the ability to work according to strict deadlines and manage various demands

• excellent administrative skills, coupled with a general understanding of the project life cycle, project documentation, project standards and methodologies.

About us

The Advancement Portfolio team at the University of Sydney is one of the most successful fundraising programs in Australian higher education. Having 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.

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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.

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

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

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Rose Ritchie, Recruitment Consultant, by email to [email protected]  

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