Director of Advancement

• Multifaceted role with key outcomes and vision on what success looks like
• Established strategic plan with opportunities to engage in quality projects
• Join a supportive environment with a vision and goals towards the future

Ipswich Girls' Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School offers high quality, non-denominational education to students from Kindy to Year 12 (co-education from Kindy to Year 6, girls only Years Established in 1892, the School is one of eight original Grammar Schools in Queensland. At Ipswich Girls' Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School we aim to educate students to become confident, well-educated global citizens and we pride ourselves on providing a personalised, holistic education with a focus on academic excellence.

THE ROLE

The Director of Advancement (DoA) is a member of the School's Executive team, responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management of the Advancement Department.

This role works closely with the Principal and is responsible for overseeing and integrating the enrolments, philanthropy, fundraising, alumni, marketing, community engagement and communications functions. The Director of Advancement will develop and executive strategies that align with the Schools Vision, Purpose and Goals, ensuring the long-term sustainability and success of the School.

The Core focus areas within the Director of Advancement role include:

• Strategic and Operational Leadership
• Philanthropy and Fundraising
• Alumni and Community Engagement
• Marketing, Communications and Brand Management
• Enrolments and Student Recruitment
• Partnership and Community Relations

Please see Candidate Booklet below for full details regarding the position.

ABOUT YOU

You are a high performing and dynamic leader with extensive experience and relevant qualifications in Advancement (preferred), Fundraising, Marketing and/or Strategic Partnerships, ideally in an education or not-for-profit environment. You are:

• A strategic thinker and relationship builder, passionate about education and community.
• Skilled in leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering measurable results.
• Experienced in fundraising, donor stewardship and alumni engagement.
• Proficient in marketing, communications, and brand management.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and influencing diverse stakeholders.
• A highly organised, influential and relational leader who is considered when making decisions.

To be successful in this role, it is essential that you are highly organised, have an acute ability to problem solve and enjoy the complexity and pace of working on a multi-faceted School environment. Of critical importance is your ability to influence and inspire others and positively impact the strategy of the School.

YOUR APPLICATION

If this sounds like you, and you are interested in joining a highly respected school community, please provide the following information in your application:

• Curriculum Vitea (over no more than 3 pages)
• Cover Letter (over no more than 1 page)
• Responses to the Key Selection Criteria located in Candidate Booklet (over no more than 3 pages)
• Contact details of three professional referees, one of which must be your current Manager or Supervisor.

Applications close 5pm Monday 8 September 2025 and must be submitted via

Please address the Cover Letter to:

Mrs Wendy Jurss

Acting Principal

Ipswich Girls' and Junior Grammar School

82 Chermside Road

EAST IPSWICH QLD 4305

Applications will only be accepted via , where you will receive a receipt of application message by

Applications sent via email will not be processed.

Please see Candidate Booklet for full details.