Job no: 0052872
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time/Part-time; Fixed-term for 10 months
Department: Advancement
Salary: UOM 9 – $139,693-$145,339 p.a. plus 17% super
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.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship manager to explore and focus building new relationships with STEM donors (Faculties of Science, and Engineering and Information Technology). You will thrive on meeting new donors and in building new pipeline. You will be part of the STEM team of fundraisers reporting to Director, Philanthropy STEM Advancement.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Manage a portfolio of 60 prospective major gift donors
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Work with cluster fundraising and university-wide colleagues, with a strong focus on identifying and qualifying prospective major gift donors on opportunities for gifts above $250,000.
Who we are looking for
Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to negotiate and influence effectively and collaboratively to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Highly proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated skills in introducing external stakeholders to the value of supporting the University of Melbourne.
You will also have:
- Extensive and demonstrated - experience in generating income through fundraising or other means with demonstrable experience of working at a senior level to develop and execute a successful fund raising strategy
- track record in identifying, researching, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding stakeholder relationships, both independently and as part of a team
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
The Advancement team aims to facilitate mutually beneficial relationships between the University and its alumni, friends and benefactors. The Advancing Melbourne 2030 strategy. will be supported by a renewed and extended commitment to engaging alumni and increasing philanthropic support. This will build on the success of the award-winning Believe Campaign, that engaged more than 110,000 alumni as mentors, donors and participants and to which over $1 billion was given to support and enrich the lives of students, enabled cutting edge research across multiple and diverse fields, and reinvigorated campus infrastructure.
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
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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 the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, 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.
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.
Position Description
