Indigenous Philanthropy Officer

• Fixed Term,  Part Time (0.4FTE) until 31/12/2024
• Strategic Engagement Division
• CQUniversity Rockhampton, Gladstone, Mackay or Bundaberg
• 0.4 FTE Part-Time Total Remuneration $41,277 to $44,456 pa (inclusive of part-time salary of $34,880 to $37,566 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
• Work from Home options available!

CQUniversity is committed to the improvement of employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The aim of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment and Career Development Strategy is to address the under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across all CQUniversity campuses.  The filling of this position is intended to constitute an equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).  This position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

The Advancement unit has an exciting opportunity for a part-time Philanthropy Officer to join our dynamic team that guides, coordinates, and manages a range of philanthropic initiatives. From major and principal gifts, bequests, creative stewardship and annual/regular giving, we are focused on strengthening our donors engagement by actively engaging our alumni, industry partners and the broader community through innovative communication strategies, partnerships, and engagement programs.  

You will take charge of a portfolio of donors and identify potential donors who can make a transformative impact, and in particular those seeking to contribute to First Nations Peoples programs and initiatives.  You will work to secure, steward, and grow philanthropic support from donors and partners to support the University’s research and innovation, teaching and learning, and engagement strategies and goals.  If you have an understanding and/or experience in fundraising and philanthropic support programs, join our shared mission of creating a culture that makes a lasting impact on our University community.

• A passion for building strong relationships and partnership, and an understanding of principles in current best practice fundraising;
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills with ability to articulate compelling cases for philanthropic support programs;
• Ability to contribute to the delivery of relationship and loyalty programs.

For further information about this position, please refer to the position description.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 25 February 2024.

Job Requisition ID: 4228

When submitting your application, please include:

Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position.

Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.