Head of Advancement, Faculty of Business and Law

1 month ago


Perth, Australia Curtin University of Technology Full time

$124,480 - $131,496 (G09) + 17% Superannuation
- Secure and stable full time, continuing (permanent) opportunity
- Create lasting value in a senior role within the University Advancement team

**Job Reference**:
**1049458**

**Your new role**

Do you have a passion for making a positive difference to people, communities and the environment? Can you do this by working with partners to successfully secure the funding required by this ambition? If so, we want you to lead these efforts as the Head of Advancement for the Faculty of Business and Law.

**In this role, you'll be responsible for**:

- Establishing and leading a comprehensive Advancement program and culture within the Faculty to deliver year-on-year increases in philanthropic and corporate support, while adhering to best practices for fundraising and stewardship of donors and sponsors.
- Liaising with Faculty members to ensure all efforts are aligned with priorities in teaching and learning, the student experience, research, and community engagement.
- Building a high-performing Advancement team within the Faculty.

As a key member of our University Advancement team, you'll have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a broad and diverse range of professionals in a supportive and collegial culture.

**We are seeking**:

- A highly motivated and experienced individual who possesses strong communication skills, is a strategic thinker, entrepreneurial, and is results-driven.
- A relationship expert who loves a challenge and thrives in a dynamic and fast-moving environment.
- Someone with a deep understanding of the University experience, who also similarly has a strong background in fundraising and business development.

This role would be well suited for Advancement professionals in Australia, as well as business development professionals (typically in sales and marketing) who are interested in working in a senior position at a university and have a passion to change the world through research and education.

As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.
- Only in limited situations will visa sponsorship situations be considered._

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact
**Tim McInnis, Chief Advancement Officer at**
**, **or
**John Fitzgerald, Deputy Director - Advancement at**
**.**

**About us**

The University Advancement team is organised around strong values and a set of principles. One of these principles is “Everyone is a friend” - that is, we are kind, trusting and helpful to those on and off the team. We consider ourselves changemakers, working with academic staff to improve educational opportunities for all, to produce new knowledge, and to prepare our students to be good global citizens and stewards of the planet. Being mission-driven, the team is high-performing and collaborative: we are one team connecting with one another daily on one pitch.

The Faculty of Business and Law delivers accredited programs that meet the highest global standards. Its business curriculum is entrepreneurial, having led to nearly 400 business start-ups in the past 10 years. Its law curriculum is practical, with barristers co-located with students and academics. Research strengths are in economic and public policy, applied ethics, ESG Risk, and in the future of work.

Curtin University offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package, a friendly and collaborative work environment, generous leave entitlements and superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and salary-packaging. Our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, and endless food options including a supermarket.

**Join us**

Please provide your CV and a cover letter to allow us to assess your suitability for the role.

To view a copy of the Position Description, please copy and paste the following link into your web browser.

**Please note**:
**The University uses working titles from time to time, and this may result in discrepancies between titles referenced in our job advertisements and the supporting position descriptions. Should you be shortlisted for the position, this can be explained further in your interview.**

**Applications close**: 9PM AWST Friday 14 April 2023



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