Director of Advancement

3 days ago

Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia Washington Services Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Director of Advancement

Fahan School

Hobart, TAS

Posted on: 30 October 2025

Closing date: 14 November, 2025

Fahan School, Hobart

Fahan School is a leading independent, non-denominational school for girls from Kindergarten to Year 12, located in the picturesque suburb of Sandy Bay, Hobart. Established in 1935, Fahan is known for academic excellence, strong values, and a deeply connected community where every student is known and supported to flourish.

Following the development of its Capital Master Plan, Fahan School is entering an exciting phase of growth and renewal. To help realise this vision, the School is seeking a strategic and relationship-focused Director of Advancement to lead its philanthropic and community engagement program in support of this next chapter.

Reporting directly to the Principal and working closely with the School Board and leadership team, the Director of Advancement will shape and deliver strategies to strengthen community connections and secure philanthropic investment in the School's future.

The role will lead the planning and delivery of a comprehensive philanthropic program focused on capital fundraising, and include annual giving, bequests, grants, and special events.

The successful candidate will bring:
• Demonstrated experience in advancement or institutional philanthropy (preferably within education)

• The ability to inspire confidence and nurture long-term relationships

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• A proactive, collaborative approach to achieving fundraising and engagement goals.

This is a part-time (3 or 4 days per week) permanent position and will involve some after hours and weekend commitments in line with events and engagement across the School Community. KPIs will be agreed with the successful candidate prior to commencement.

Applications from members of the Fahan Community are warmly encouraged. It is anticipated the successful candidate would have a comprehensive understanding of the Tasmanian community.

Read more about our school here.

Fahan School has engaged Frank Opray of Washington Services to assist with this appointment.

Applications (by email only) should be directed to and include:

• a cover letter

• a curriculum vitae

• contact details for three referees.

All enquiries and applications will be treated in strict confidence. Initial phone enquiries can be made to Frank Opray on

Applications close Friday 14 November 2025, with an anticipated commencement by the end of January 2026 (or earlier by negotiation).

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