- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Human Resources
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Are you looking for a meaningful career within Philanthropy and have a strong desire to make an impact?
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 groundbreaking research, provided millions of educational opportunities and built stronger communities. This is the power of giving.
With support from across the team, you will build relationships through face-to-face meetings with donors, alumni and friends of the University. The most unexpected conversations will lead to great things. Your work could give a student the opportunity to study at the oldest university in Australia thanks to a donation towards scholarship support or assist engineers to create robotic platforms designed to make agriculture more productive and sustainable. Your work will not only have a huge impact but will also be considered one of the best things the donor and you, as a fundraiser, have ever achieved during your lifetime.
During the University of Sydney's INSPIRED campaign, more than 64,000 people donated over $1 billion and we now have multiple opportunities, at various levels, available in our major gifts team.
We are looking for new team members to help us achieve even more in the coming years through developing relationships with the University of Sydney’s alumni and donors to raise philanthropic support for research, education and outreach endeavours.
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 new team members who:
are natural relationship builders – you enjoy interacting with people one-on-one and fostering relationships with people at different levels and from different cultures
have excellent communication skills, both listening and written in order to develop compelling proposals that align to a prospective donor’s interests
have highly developed emotional intelligence – you are self-aware with exceptional interpersonal skills
are high-achievers and naturally driven by success both professionally and personally
About us
The Advancement Portfolio at the University of Sydney is the most successful fundraising program in Australian higher education. The team is not only the finest performing, its success facilitates the largest real-world impact that philanthropic giving makes possible.
Since its inception 175 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.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
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.
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
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.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Sarah Scott, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]
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Applications Close
Sunday 23 August 2026 11:59 PM
