Development Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Bentley Park, Queensland, Australia Curtin University Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
Reference Number:

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and strategic Development Coordinator to join the Advancement team. In this role, you will be responsible for securing philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, and corporations that aligns with the University's key priorities across teaching and learning, research, student experience, and community engagement.

The Development Coordinator will work under the direction of the Chief Advancement Officer and connect with a number of University-wide stakeholders in jointly creating fundable opportunities that are meaningful to the University and donors.

Role responsibilities:
  • Develop a detailed knowledge of the University's academic strengths, research priorities, and community initiatives to identify fundable opportunities.
  • Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective donors, including individuals, corporations, and philanthropic foundations.
  • Match donor interests to University priorities and develop high-quality, persuasive proposals and cases for support, especially regarding University wide scholarship opportunities.
  • Manage the end-to-end fundraising process from identification and cultivation through to solicitation and stewardship.
  • Collaborate with academic leaders and professional staff to articulate strategic funding needs and opportunities.
  • Ensure appropriate recognition and reporting of gifts, and that all donor relationships are managed with integrity and care.
  • Work in partnership with central University advancement colleagues to deliver institution-wide fundraising goals.
  • Track progress against KPIs and contribute to planning, reporting, and evaluation activities.
Who we are looking for/Selection Criteria:
  • Have an advancement or business development background and be keen to support the transformative mission of higher education.
  • Be a self-starter who works methodically and energetically to a plan and has the confidence to take on responsibility for the delivery of ambitious KPIs.
  • Demonstrated experience in fundraising, advancement, or business development, preferably within higher education, health, or nonprofit sectors.
  • A strong commitment to the mission of higher education and its transformative impact on health and wellbeing.
  • A self-starter with excellent relationship management skills and the ability to engage confidently with diverse stakeholders, including senior academics, donors, and partners.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience crafting compelling proposals and presentations.
  • Ability to understand donor motivations and translate academic priorities into persuasive philanthropic opportunities.
  • Collaborative and collegial approach to teamwork within complex organisational environments.
Role Requirements:
  1. As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
  2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction
About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA , parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page -

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

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  • Up to date resume
  • Cover Letter outlining your interest, experience and addressing the section criteria for the role (no more than two pages)
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Thursday, 10th of July 2025

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.

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