Development Associate

University of Sydney

Sydney, Australia
Natural relationship builder with donors
Excellent listening and written communication skills
Strategic vision for long-term planning
This role involves building relationships through face-to-face meetings with donors, alumni, and friends of the University to support research and initiatives

Job Summary

  • This role involves building relationships through face-to-face meetings with donors, alumni, and friends of the University to support research and initiatives.
  • The position requires a strategic mindset capable of planning months or years in advance to develop compelling proposals aligned with donor interests.
  • Applicants must demonstrate a demonstrated interest or work history in STEM and/or business disciplines as part of their application.

Matching Summary

This role involves building relationships through face-to-face meetings with donors, alumni, and friends of the University to support research and initiatives.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Natural relationship builder with donors
  • Excellent listening and written communication skills
  • Strategic vision for long-term planning

Nice-to-have

  • High emotional intelligence and self-awareness
  • Experience in development, fundraising or sales
  • Alignment with university values of courage and inclusion

Key Requirements

  • Prior experience in development, fundraising, sales or relationship management
  • Covering letter outlining interest in STEM or business discipline
  • Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Permanent Resident status required

Work Rights

Must be Australian/New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter