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Based in Advancement at the City West campus
About the Roles
Advancement Officer (Foundations and Trusts) (HEO 6)
Reporting to the Manager: Philanthropic Programs, you will contribute to UniSA's fundraising objectives. You will be the key link between the University's Academic Units, researchers, and external philanthropic competitive granting bodies including charitable foundations, private and public ancillary funds, industry partners, and government and non-government funders. You will provide advice and support academic colleagues through grant application and assessment process and will be responsible for application submissions that secure funds.
Advancement Executive (HEO 7)
Reporting to the Manager: Philanthropic Programs, you will play a critical role in planning, developing and coordinating fundraising programs to maximise the University's philanthropic income. You will liaise extensively with prospective donors and supporters and manage a portfolio of relationships to generate support for the realisation of philanthropic outcomes. You will be responsible for implementing a growth strategy and will plan and implement a University-wide approach to securing and managing bequests in addition to developing new fundraising communications and marketing.
Senior Advancement Executive (HEO 8)
Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, you will provide subject matter expertise and extend advancement activity across the University. You will engage and build new partnerships with prospective donors and supporters and manage a portfolio of relationships to generate support for the realisation of philanthropic outcomes. You will conceptualise and implement a growth strategy for a range of varied fundraising programs, and ensure compliance of those programs, identifying risks and make recommendations to improve outcomes. You will assess new opportunities in relation to philanthropic activities and manage complex interactions with senior prospective donors and influential individuals
About Advancement Services
The Advancement Unit's function is the strategic management of relationships to increase understanding and support among key University constituents. The Unit aims to secure financial support from donors who wish to contribute to the achievement of the University of South Australia's vision and values; engage alumni in the life of the University as volunteers, advocates, supporters and donors; and manage relationships with current and potential supporters of the University.
About UniSA
The University of South Australia is Australia's University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.
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At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.
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For a copy of the relevant position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.
Please address your cover letter to Kendelle Newby, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 6686 (HEO 6), 6858 (HEO 7) or 6656 (HEO 8).
Applications close: 11:30pm 2 February 2025
We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team [email protected]. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.
Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.
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How to apply:
Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.
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