Senior Officer, Advancement & Development

staff.uq.edu.au

St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
Base: $95,361.62 - $102,302.92 aud; bonus/equity: ...
Hybrid
Donor engagement activities
Event planning and logistics
Fundraising lifecycle knowledge
The Senior Officer, Advancement & Development plays a key role in driving the mission of the Institute for Molecular Bioscience by delivering high‑impact engagement events and helping grow a vibrant pipeline of supporters through thoughtful donor stewardship and cultivation

Job Summary

  • The Senior Officer, Advancement & Development plays a key role in driving the mission of the Institute for Molecular Bioscience by delivering high‑impact engagement events and helping grow a vibrant pipeline of supporters through thoughtful donor stewardship and cultivation.
  • This role includes planning, designing, and delivering donor engagement activities, coordinating campaign strategies, and collaborating across multiple teams to strengthen stakeholder relationships.
  • The position offers benefits such as up to 26 weeks paid parental leave, 17% superannuation contributions, flexible working arrangements, health and wellness discounts, career development opportunities, and on-campus childcare options.

Matching Summary

The Senior Officer, Advancement & Development plays a key role in driving the mission of the Institute for Molecular Bioscience by delivering high‑impact engagement events and helping grow a vibrant pipeline of supporters through thoughtful donor stewardship and cultivation.

Salary

Base: $95,361.62 - $102,302.92 AUD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% Superannuation, 17.5% annual leave loading, paid parental leave, flexible working options

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • donor engagement activities
  • event planning and logistics
  • fundraising lifecycle knowledge
  • CRM/database systems proficiency
  • data evaluation and tracking
  • project management skills
  • stakeholder relationship management

Nice-to-have

  • strong interpersonal communication
  • independent judgement and initiative
  • marketing and communications principles
  • community engagement experience
  • ability to work independently
  • attention to detail and accuracy
  • collaboration with advancement teams

Key Requirements

  • Degree in marketing, public relations or relevant discipline
  • Relevant experience in fundraising and alumni relations
  • Experience managing online and in-person events
  • Proficiency with CRM/database systems like Raiser's Edge or Salesforce
  • Right to work in Australia
  • Completion of pre-employment checks

Work Rights

Must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia

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