We are now receiving applications for a Development Manager, to join our dynamic FMH team

With support from across the team you will engage in face-to-face meetings with donors, alumni, and friends of the University to build and maintain strong relationships. You will collaborate closely with academics and faculty staff and will identify and develop philanthropic opportunities that align with the University and Faculty Strategy. Additionally, you will work alongside the Senior Associate Director of Development to support faculty leadership and collaborate with the broader team, providing knowledge and expertise to support their work on engineering-related opportunities

About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Development Manager, FMH who:

Has solid experience in major gifts fundraising

Can identify, cultivate and negotiate $100,000 plus gift opportunities

Experience working with academics and key senior stakeholders with briefings and guidance on philanthropic opportunities

Displays a strong track record of achievement and meeting financial targets

Has experience working in a fast paced and dynamic environment

Can work autonomously but also is comfortable speaking up and asking for help

Demonstrates relationship building and strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior internal and external stakeholders

Has highly developed emotional intelligence – you are self-aware with exceptional interpersonal skills

Is a high-achiever and naturally driven by success both professionally and personally

Has excellent time-management, prioritisation and organisation skills.

Holds a passion for medicine and health

About us

The Advancement Portfolio team at the University of Sydney is the most successful fundraising program in Australian higher education. Having just completed the nation’s first $1BN fundraising campaign and embarking on the next, the team is not only the finest performing, its success facilitates the largest real-world impact that philanthropic giving makes possible.

Since its inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to philanthropy and underpin our long-term strategy for excellence and growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.

How to apply

Intending applicants are welcome to seek further information about the position and for recruitment-related enquiries, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Sarah Scott, Recruitment Partner (Advancement Portfolio), at sarah.scott@sydney.edu.au
 

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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Sunday 10 August 2025 11:59 PM