Development Officer

Full-Time, Fixed-Term Appointment for 2 years_
- Reference number: 134311619**About the position**:
**As Australia's first private university, Bond University based in Robina, Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence, and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.**

**Title of Position: Development Officer**
**Office of Engagement, Philanthropy and Development**

**Full-Time, Fixed-Term Appointment for 2 years**

**Position Reference No: 134311619**

**Join Australia’s top university for teaching* and enjoy staff benefits including**:

- Free staff car parking
- 36.75 hour standard work week
- Access to flexible work/work from home arrangements#
- Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
- Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
- 17.5% of base salary leave loading
- Staff wellbeing program
- Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
- Study assistance for staff and dependents#
- Corporate health and finance discounts
- Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
- Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#

**About the Position**:
Bond University is looking for an experienced fundraising professional, to join a small team responsible for the delivery of the University’s fundraising and development plans.

The Development Officer will manage a portfolio of relationships across a range of Alumni, individuals, sponsors, corporations, and trusts and foundations, supporting proactive cultivation and stewardship plans.

A typical day in this role will include making phone calls, asking for donations, preparing proposals and Case for Support materials, coordinating appeals, organising events and seeking new opportunities.

**About the person**:

- A relevant university degree or equivalent experience;
- Achievements in the area of fundraising / philanthropy / sponsorship;
- Experience in preparation of letters and documents used for approaching prospective supporters;
- Experience in supporting prospect cultivation and stewardship plans;
- Ability to interrogate and manage databases, as well as to perform research and identify opportunities;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
- Excellent writing, transcription, editing and proofreading skills;
- An understanding of and commitment to the FIA Code.
- Experience in a Higher Education environment;
- Knowledge of Raisers Edge/CRM systems;
- Membership of FIA.

**Salary details**:
The salary for the position commences at $80,787.14 plus 12% superannuation per annum.

Please note: The fixed term of this employment contract will be for up to two years, with twelve months' probation. The prospect of conversion to a continuing employment contract will be discussed at the end of the contract term.

**Additional information**:
**Application and submission details**:
For further details regarding this appointment, please reference the Position Description and Selection Criteria.

**Applications close: 23:59 pm, Monday, 17 March 2025.**Conditions of employment for this position are offered under a Bond Workplace Agreement (BWA).

Please advise the Talent Acquisition Team if you require any reasonable accommodations to assist you at anytime during the recruitment process.

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**Applications close**:
17th March 2025