Position Number: 0065492
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term until October 2025
Department: Advancement, Communications and Marketing
Salary: UoM 7 - $106,432-$115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
- Engage with philanthropic supporters
- Help showcase the impact of giving
- Apply now to work in the team that supports and drives meaningful relationships with donors
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Your next career opportunity
As a Donor Relations Coordinator, you'll play an important role in coordinating and implementing personalised stewardship programs for the University's Gift in Will donors. You'll have the opportunity to craft engaging communications, deliver bespoke events, and help showcase the impact of philanthropy. Your work will directly contribute to fostering lasting relationships with donors and supporting the University's mission.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Support Donor Stewardship: Help coordinate and implement a multi-tiered engagement strategy for Gift in Will donors, including personalised correspondence and events.
- Create Impactful Communications: Collaborate on donor testimonials, bequest stories, and the annual Report to Donors to showcase the impact of giving.
- Coordinate Engagement Activities: Plan and deliver bespoke in-person events and digital communications for donors.
- Maintain Donor Relations: Provide excellent customer service as the first point of contact for Gift in Will donor enquiries.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a skilled communicator with experience in donor or stakeholder relations, possessing strong project management abilities and a keen eye for detail in delivering engaging communications and events.
You may also:
- Have experience in planning and delivering donor or stakeholder relations communications and events.
- Possess strong project management skills, particularly in digital and print communications.
- Understand best practices in donor relations, preferably in an educational environment.
- Have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Advancement, Communications and Marketing
The Vice-President (Advancement, Communications and Marketing) leads the Advancement, Communications and Marketing team. Advancement works with colleagues across the University and its affiliates to facilitate mutually beneficial relationships between the University and its alumni, friends and benefactors. Communications and Marketing formulates and leads strategies in support of the University of Melbourne’s overarching strategic plan, Advancing Melbourne.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka Yan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
