Current opportunities for existing staff at Melbourne

Position Number: 0064993
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Department: Advancement, Communications and Marketing 
Salary: UOM 9 – $139,693 – $145,339 p.a. plus 17% super

• Drive impact through philanthropy / Secure $200K-$1M+ gifts / Shape Melbourne's cultural landscape
• Apply now to lead transformative fundraising for the University's museums, collections, and performing arts
• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment! 

About the Role

As the Senior Development Manager – Museums and Cultural Partnerships, you will have the unique opportunity to support the University of Melbourne's cultural strategy. We’re seeking an experienced and passionate fundraising professional who thrives on building strong donor relationships and securing high-value gifts ranging from $200,000 to over $1 million. Your expertise will directly contribute to ensuring the University's museums, collections, and performing arts are integral to Melbourne's cultural fabric, enriching the social and intellectual life of students and communities, and creating an outstanding on-campus experience.  

Your responsibilities will include:

Who we are looking for
We're seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager with a genuine passion for Museums and Performing Arts. You excel at managing complex relationships and strategic priorities while serving as a champion for the University's mission both externally and internally.

You will also have:

• Have outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively. 
• Ability to exercise leadership with colleagues and donors to shape and align programs with philanthropic outcomes. 
• A track record in identifying, researching, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donor relationships, both independently and as part of a team.
• Proven ability in planning processes with excellent conceptual and analytical skills.

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, 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.  

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 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.