Job no: 0057910
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time
Department: Advancement, Communications and Marketing
Salary: UOM 6 – $96,459 – $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
- Conduct comprehensive research to identify potential donors and support fundraising efforts.
- Utilise specialised skills to analyse financial and biographical data, contributing to fundraising success.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
This position is a professional development opportunity for University of Melbourne staff. Only current Continuing, Fixed-Term, and Casual staff are eligible to apply. Eligible staff wishing to apply must update their profile on the application page to indicate they are ‘currently employed by the University of Melbourne’. This will confirm eligibility for positions that are open to internal staff applicants only.
As required by clause 1.15.9 of the 2024 EA, after seven days of internal advertising, current casual or fixed-term employees of the University will be provided with prior opportunity to apply for and be considered for vacant continuing positions if they meet the following criteria:
- they have been employed by the University over two or more semesters and over two consecutive calendar years,
- they have been employed on a 0.5 FTE or more time fraction, and
- they have the skills, experience, qualifications, and expertise required by the Selection Criteria.
In addition, redeployment candidates will be given a prior opportunity under the Recruitment and Appointment Policy together; this cohort is known as Priority Candidates.
We welcome any Indigenous casual or fixed-term employees who meet the above criteria to apply.
About the Role
The Prospect Researcher is a crucial role in supporting the University's fundraising efforts, tasked with identifying potential donors and understanding their capacity and willingness to support the institution. Responsible for gathering and analysing financial and biographical data, the role involves creating concise reports and profiles to aid senior staff in fundraising activities. Additionally, the Prospect Researcher develops comprehensive records on key stakeholders and client groups to enhance the University's engagement and relationships within the community.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Conduct fundraising research using in-house and external records including database, web and other electronic resources, to identify individuals, foundations and corporations capable of providing significant support to the University.
- Analyse a range of business and financial resources to establish wealth indicators pertaining to a prospective major donor’s capacity to give.
- Help determine cultivation and solicitation strategies, by matching prospective major donors to suitable fundraising proposals and programs.
- Prepare detailed profiles synthesizing and analysing advancement research information, including bullet, short profiles and full profiles.
Who we are looking for
You will excel in this role if you possess strong analytic skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret data effectively. Your exceptional organisational skills, coupled with outstanding written communication abilities, will enable you to manage tasks with competing deadlines and produce clear, concise reports for senior staff.
You will also have:
- A degree in a relevant discipline, preferably Humanities and Social Sciences.
- Familiarity with a broad range of electronic resources, including web search engines and directories; and public and commercial research tools, offering biographical, professional, corporate, financial, current affairs and other information.
- Initiative, sound judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive information on alumni and donors; understanding when to seek counsel of more senior staff.
- Strong analytic and interpretive skills, and attention to detail.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. 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.
Your new team – Advancement
Advancement is the driving force behind positive change, not just within the University, but across communities worldwide. Through genuine collaboration with alumni, supporters, and academic peers, we unlock opportunities that uplift researchers, educators, and students alike. Together, we create a ripple effect of mutual benefit, sharing knowledge, expertise, and passion to make a lasting impact on education, innovation, and society.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
The University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.
Be yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
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
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with 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 Walid Abdullatif 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 contact details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: Day Month 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
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