About UQAs part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of are available, such as:
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
- On campus childcare options
- Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
- Salary packaging options
- Collaborate with Faculty and Institute Advancement team leaders and senior leadership to maintain and expand philanthropic revenue streams that align with the University’s strategic direction.
- Lead an exceptional philanthropy team that sets industry benchmarks for quality, integrity, and overall professional excellence to enhance the donor experience.
- Manage a dedicated portfolio of around 30-50 principal and major gift relationships, most often interdisciplinary.
- 8–10+ years experience leading high performing and collaborative teams with an ability to promote a culture that rewards individual and collective success.
- 8–10+ years experience philanthropic fundraising experience at a senior level in tertiary University Advancement with proven success in principal level philanthropic support.
- Proven experience creating and successfully implementing strategic fundraising programs and ability to build and grow effective partnership with senior executives.
- Exceptional organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, to work under pressure and establish priorities, with a commitment to quality outcomes
- Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
- Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.