Development Manager

4 days ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland University of Technology Full time

$106,563 to $120,783
- Ongoing, full-time
- Gardens Point (hybrid option available)

**Who are we looking for?**

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Development Manager (5 positions) to join Advancement Office, Business Development Portfolio, Chancellery Division.

As a member of the Advancement Office, the Development Manager plays a key role in working closely with the senior leadership of the faculty and key academics to source philanthropic opportunities from individuals, corporates, and trusts and foundations. The role will focus on leveraging current relationships and building a pipeline of new prospects and opportunities to build sustainable and meaningful partnerships that create shared value. This position reports to the Director, Development for supervision, workload management and for Performance Planning and Review (PPR).

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

**Real world impact**

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

**About the Chancellery Division**

Chancellery Division is responsible for strategy, including Indigenous strategy, government relations and policy, assurance and risk, international, marketing and communications, and business development. The Chancellery Division is led by the Vice-Chancellor and President.

**About the Business Development Portfolio**

The Business Development Portfolio provides university-wide coordination and stewardship of QUT’s engagement with industry, philanthropic and alumni communities. Led by the Vice-President (Business Development), the following areas fall within the Portfolio’s responsibility:

- Office of the Vice-President (Business Development);
- Industry Engagement;
- Advancement; and
- Alumni, Venues and Events.

**What you need to succeed**

You’re a collegial professional, a team player and can develop strong, positive work relationships with academic and professional staff

You will demonstrate:

- Education, training and/or relevant experience to completion of a postgraduate degree with relevant experience in fundraising, business development or similar or an equivalent combination of experience / training.
- Proven ability to take initiative and develop relationships that drive and deliver desired outcomes, preferably in meeting or exceeding income targets from effective fundraising or business development activities.
- Demonstrated track record in relationship management and business development.
- Highly developed communication skills including the ability to write effectively and persuasively for a wide range of audiences. Preferable experience in preparing fundraising proposals, writing fundraising agreements, designing plans, preparing reports, presentations and correspondence.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to work collegially and effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and represent QUT to these stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment as part of a high performing team, and provide excellence in service provision.



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