Development Associate

About the Opportunity

We are now recruiting a fixed term contract role until July 2027 for a Fundraising Officer to work across our business team supporting a broad swathe of schools and initiatives. With support from across the team, you will build relationships through face-to-face meetings with donors, alumni and friends of the University. Your support could accelerate research that challenges inequality at its roots, helping build workplaces that are fairer, more respectful and more inclusive for generations to come. 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.

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 Fundraising Officer, Business who:

• Is a natural relationship builder - you enjoy interacting with people one-on-one and fostering relationships with people at different levels and from different cultures

• has excellent communication skills, both listening and written in order to develop compelling proposals that align to a prospective donor's interests

• is strategic in their vision and can plan months, sometimes even years in advance

• 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 prior experience in development, fundraising, sales or relationship management

Applications

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.

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]

Along with your application please write a covering letter outlining a demonstrated interest or work history in STEM and/or business discipline.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, however candidates on temporary working visa are eligible to apply

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.

If you are a current employee of the University and would like to submit an application, please login into your Workday account.

Navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard once logged into Workday and click on the USYD Find Jobs report to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 11:59pm, Sunday 16th August 2026

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

Sunday 16 August 2026 11:59 PM