Leadership Giving Officer

**Position Number**:JR-000295
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
**Department**:Advancement
**Salary**:UoM 7 - $ 109, 093 - $ 118, 091 p.a. plus 17% super
- Cultivate impactful giving, e mpower student potential and l ead donor engagement innovation
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

**The University of Melbourne**

We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

**Your next career opportunity**
As a Leadership Giving Officer you'll be at the forefront of building and nurturing a community of philanthropic supporters. You'll have the opportunity to manage a portfolio of donors capable of making significant gifts, develop strategic relationships, and directly contribute to the university's highest priorities, particularly in supporting student scholarships. Your role will be crucial in advancing the institution's mission through philanthropy, making this a key position for those passionate about fundraising and higher education.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Manage Donor Portfolio: Oversee 100-130+ current and prospective donors, focusing on cultivating new gifts, renewals, and upgrades.
- Conduct Donor Meetings: Engage in 12-20 meetings monthly to qualify prospects, understand donor motivations, and present giving opportunities.
- Achieve Fundraising Goals: Meet activity and revenue targets through strategic donor engagement and solicitation.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work with various Advancement departments to ensure smooth donor pipeline transitions and effective stewardship.

**You may be a great fit if**:
You are a dynamic fundraising professional with outstanding interpersonal skills, a strong track record in donor engagement, and a deep passion for advancing higher education through philanthropy. You have strong cultural alignment—bringing authenticity, collaboration, and shared values to every relationship you build.

**You may also**:

- Have a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of experience and education in fundraising.
- Demonstrate previous success in soliciting gifts for fundraising initiatives or equivalent experience in relationship development.
- Demonstrate previous success in soliciting gifts for fundraising initiatives or equivalent experience in relationship development.
- Exhibit strong administrative skills and experience working in complex environments.

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**

The Advancement Office aims to facilitate the establishment and maintenance of mutually beneficial relationships between the University and its alumni, friends and benefactors. It is responsible for the management of programs relating to alumni and benefactors and provides services to and works collaboratively with faculties and other central administration areas.

**Be Yourself**
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

**Working at the University - what you need to know**:
**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.**This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

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

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**Applications close**:2 8 July 2025 11:55 PM Australian Easte