Development Coordinator

Are you looking for a meaningful career and have a strong desire to make an impact? This is an opportunity to embark on a career within Philanthropy.

Philanthropy requires thought, passion and action. It involves creating social impact and caring enough about the needs of others to help. Generosity worldwide has initiated ground breaking research, provided millions of educational opportunities and built stronger communities. This is the power of giving.

Exciting new opportunities have emerged to support one of Australia’s most successful philanthropy programs. During the University of Sydney’s INSPIRED campaign, more than 64,000 people donated over $1 billion. We are now laying the foundations for the launch of the next campaign that will have even more ambitious fundraising goals, that will enable the University’s strategic vision We are now recruiting for multiple Development Coordinators to join our team.

As a Development Coordinator you will be responsible for the coordination to assist in the teams’ achievement of significant philanthropic revenue targets to support University programs and initiatives through philanthropy.

The most unexpected conversations will lead to great things. Your contribution could give a student the opportunity to study at one of Australia’s leading University’s thanks to generous scholarship support, or assist engineers to create robotic platforms designed to make agriculture more productive and sustainable. You will support a high performing, growing team of fundraising professionals and you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on research, education and community.

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 Development Coordinators, who:

• are natural relationship builders – you enjoy interacting with others.

• have experience providing administrative support to a team

• have excellent interpersonal skills, can research, formulate and present high-level oral and written briefings.

• have solid project coordination skills with the capacity to manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail and to meet deadlines

• are high-achievers, you are naturally driven by success both professionally and personally.

About us

The Advancement Portfolio at the University of Sydney is one of the most successful fundraising programs in Australian higher education. Having 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.

Benefits Of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• 35 hour working week and flexible working arrangements

• Generous personal, parental (up to 36 weeks) and cultural leave

• 17% super, tax-efficient salary packaging options and leave loading

• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs

• Heavily subsidised on campus parking

• Discounts on a wide range of products and services

• Career development opportunities

• And many more…

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.

EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

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 [email protected] or on 0481476329
 

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.

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CLOSING DATE: 7.11.22

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.

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Applications Close

Monday 07 November 2022 11:59 PM