Campaign Volunteers and Projects Manager

As we head into our next philanthropic campaign, we have an exciting new opportunity in our Campaigns team for a Campaign Volunteers and Projects Manager.
About the opportunity
We are looking for a new team member who will lead the planning and implementation of our University’s Comprehensive Campaign volunteer framework. The role will focus on facilitating strategic and meaningful engagement with the Campaign’s volunteer leaders, stewarding their relationship with the University and enabling their support for the Campaign’s fundraising and engagement goals.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Campaign Volunteers and Projects manager who:
has experience providing insights and guidance about industry trends and best practice strategies in volunteer management and stewardship
is an ideas person and can create and implement bespoke volunteer engagement plans
is an outstanding communicator – you love communicating both verbally and using the written word
has experience effectively working in partnership with diverse and complex stakeholders groups, including senior and influential leaders, to enable successful outcomes
has exceptional organisational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritise and work within often very tight deadlines
is comfortable facilitating engagement of small groups
confidently engages with senior leaders and can influence with ease
is a true team player, able to collaborate with colleagues across the wider Portfolio
has experience working with boards and committees or volunteers
has demonstrated project management experience
About us
The Advancement Portfolio team at the University of Sydney is one of the most successful fundraising programs in Australian higher education. Having completed the nation’s first $1BN fundraising campaign and embarking on the next, the team is not only the finest performing, its success facilitates the largest real-world impact that philanthropic giving makes possible.
Since its inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to philanthropy and underpin our long-term strategy for excellence and growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
Applications
Intending applicants are welcome to seek further information about the position and for recruitment-related enquiries, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application or for a position description, please contact Sarah Scott at
Closing Date – 11:59PM, 17th March 2024
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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Applications Close Sunday 17 March 2024 11:59 PM