Associate Director, Principal and Major Gifts

**Position Numbe**r**:JR-004690
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full Time; Fixed Term for 12 months
**Department**:Advancement (University Communications & Marketing)
**Salary**:UoM 10 $ 153,412 p.a. plus 17% super
- Drive transformative healthcare philanthropy, l ead gift strategies, s hape MDHS's future
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

**The University of Melbourne**
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**Your next career opportunity**

As Associate Director, Principal and Major Gifts at MDHS, you'll spearhead high-impact fundraising initiatives, managing a portfolio of 50-75 major donors capable of seven -figure gifts. You'll play a crucial role in developing and implementing faculty-wide fundraising strategies, collaborating with senior leadership to maximise financial outcomes for MDHS priorities. This role offers you the opportunity to directly influence the future of healthcare through transformative philanthropy.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Manage High-Value Donor Portfolio: Cultivate and steward 50-75 major prospective donors, focusing on securing major and principal gift level donations for MDHS priorities.
- Develop Fundraising Strategies: Lead the creation and implementation of faculty-wide fundraising strategies,
- Provide Expert Guidance: Advise junior staff and senior University leadership on optimised fundraising strategies and outcomes.
- Ensure Donor Stewardship: Collaborate with Donor Relations teams to implement appropriate recognition and stewardship programs.

**You may be a great fit if**:
You are an experienced fundraising professional with a proven track record in securing major gifts, possessing excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and execute successful fundraising strategies in a complex organisational environment.

**You may also**:

- Have a post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent extensive experience in major gift fundraising.
- Possess demonstrated experience in developing and executing successful fundraising strategies
- Have a strong record of identifying, cultivating, and stewarding high-value donor relationships.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, suitable for engaging with diverse stakeholders.
- Show proficiency in budget management and strategic planning.
- Have experience working in higher education advancement, with knowledge of sector trends.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

**What we offer you**
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

**Your new team -**Advancement (University Communications & Marketing)**
University’s Communications and Marketing function provides strategic, advisory and operational services to support the academic mission and the University strategy. It fosters a culture of best practice and collaboration across the University’s communication and marketing teams and stakeholders and uses data-driven insights to inform decision-making across the University.

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**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

**Please note**: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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- **Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience**

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**Applications close**:19 October 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.
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