Current opportunities at Melbourne

Position Number: 0064098
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing 
Department: Advancement, Communications and Marketing
Salary: UOM 10-$149,670 p.a. plus 17% super

• Secure principal and major gifts, achieving contributions over $1 million and aiming to elevate contributions to $5 million and beyond
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and help shape fundraising strategies for long-term success
• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment! 

About the Role

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional to provide philanthropic support within the Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS) Advancement team. Reporting to the Director, Principal and Major Gifts (MDHS), you will bring proven expertise in securing principal and major gifts, consistently achieving contributions over $1 million, with a strategic goal of elevating gift levels to $5 million and beyond over time.

In this role, you will leverage critical analysis to navigate complex issues and develop tailored strategies for building and managing relationships with current and prospective donors, driving progress toward ambitious annual income targets. Collaboration will be key, as you work closely with MDHS colleagues, university-wide advancement teams, and academic and professional staff to align efforts and achieve impactful outcomes.

This is a unique opportunity to advance your fundraising career while supporting initiatives that address some of the most pressing health challenges. Your work will have a lasting impact on the community and society at large.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage a portfolio of up to 60 major prospective donors to maximise the financial outcomes for MDHS priorities, through
  a focus on prospective donors capable of making principal gift level donations.
• Working with the MDHS Advancement leadership and other principal gift fundraising staff, play a lead role in the development, implementation and management of fundraising strategies, programs and philanthropic priorities to generate income for the Faculty
• Prepare donor/prospect proposals, cases for support, communication materials and other correspondence to the highest standard
• Manage, mentor, and support the Senior Development Manager, demonstrating strong people leadership skills to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment

Who we are looking for
We’re seeking an experienced fundraising expert with strong leadership skills. You will excel at relationship management, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. 

You will also have:

• Extensive relevant experience focused on a significant major gifts component
• Extensive and demonstrated fundraising experience working at a senior level to develop and execute a successful fundraising strategy, particularly in the areas of principal philanthropic gifts from individuals and organisations up to and over $1 million
• A track record in identifying, researching, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donor relationships, both independently and as part of a team
• Strong sense of ethical conduct that will inspire confidence with colleagues, while maintaining confidentiality in all matters as they relate to sensitive donor relations issues

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.

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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.

Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, 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 contact details listed on the Position Description.

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