Advancement Manager

170 Kessels Rd, Nathan QLD 4111, Australia
Full-time
Appointment Type: Continuing
Employment Type: Full Time
Department ID: Advancement – GDA
Primary Location (Campus): Gold Coast Campus
Company Description
Creating a brighter future for all

In less than 50 years, Griffith has become one of the world’s global top 250 universities, and one admired for its distinctive and innovative approaches, including its founding focus on Asia and Environmental Sustainability. More recently Griffith’s reputation has become further enhanced for ensuring talented young people – who otherwise might miss out – benefit from a university education. Located in South-East Queensland, Australia’s fastest growing region, Griffith plays a pivotal role at the centre of the Gold Coast’s Health & Knowledge Precinct and is embedded in Brisbane’s cultural and performing arts heart at South Bank.

Supporting the University’s four Academic Groups, 22 research centres and institutes, and considering the needs of Griffith’s more than 49,000 students across five campuses, the Advancement team seek to maximise Griffith’s philanthropic and alumni engagement potential. Providing a coordinated approach to developing engagement and fundraising initiatives, and working collaboratively across the University, the Advancement team initiate, grow and steward strong stakeholder relationships with alumni, donors and others who support Griffith University’s research and education endeavours.

Job Description
The Opportunity
As an experienced fundraiser (or Business Development Manager with strong stakeholder management experience), you will provide strategic focus and leadership on designing and implementing fundraising strategies and work closely with University Executive to build and maintain relationships with external prospects and donors.

We have a number of full time continuing and fixed term roles available in our Advancement team. The positions will be based across a range of our campuses. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

You will join our Advancement team at an exciting time as Griffith launches its’ inaugural comprehensive philanthropy campaign over the next few years. This activity will support the lead up to Griffith’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2025 – an incredible opportunity for the Griffith community, especially alumni to reflect on the achievements of one of the youngest universities to be amongst the best in the world.

Please visit our website here to find further information about Advancement and the roles we have available.

Qualifications
About You
We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Advancement Manager with demonstrable experience in fundraising, delivering strategic priorities and managing a high-level portfolios with stakeholder management. You may be looking to for a career change to also use your transferable skills and expertise in account management, business development and relationship management.

The successful candidate will also:

Be accustomed to working to targets, driven by impact and outcomes; have excellent people and communication skills and is client focussed.
Ability to effectively liaise and work with senior executive staff and academics.
Proactively engage and collaborate with leaders to identify projects that require philanthropic support.
Ability to build and manage a portfolio of existing and prospective donors.
Experience in preparing complex philanthropic proposals, campaign materials and stewardship information for major gift prospects and donors.
If you exude the skills, professionalism, drive and attitude to not just make it but make it matter, we want to hear from you!

Additional Information
What we can offer
The base salary for HEW Level 8 is $100,567 – $ 113,136 per annum. Salary package including 17% employer superannuation is $117,663 – $ 132,369.

Additional Information

Why join Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we’ve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We support the professional and personal development of all our employees and invest in the skills of our people. We offer:

Flexible working options and genuine work-life balance.
Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme.
Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

How to apply
Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:

A covering statement outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the position description here and the About You section within this advertisement)
Current curriculum vitae, including your name and contact details
Specification of your preferred group (Glycomics/Sciences/Conservatorium)
Applicants must have unrestricted work rights. Visa sponsorship is not possible for this position. Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role or for a confidential discussion, please contact Mr Allan McLardy, Associate Director, Development on a.mclardy@griffith.edu.au

For application queries, please contact Jess Smith, Talent Acquisition Partner on jess.smith@griffith.edu.au

For application support, please contact People Services on +61 (0) 7 3735 4011 and quote REF1509A

Closing date: Wednesday 15 March 2023 at 5pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.