Position Numbe r: JR-004690
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full Time; Fixed Term for 12 months
Department : Advancement (University Communications & Marketing)
Salary: UoM 10 $ 153,412 p.a. plus 17% super
- Drive transformative healthcare philanthropy, l ead gift strategies, s hape MDHS's future
- Apply now to lead impactful fundraising initiatives and shape the future of healthcare at MDHS
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As Associate Director, Principal and Major Gifts at MDHS, you'll spearhead high-impact fundraising initiatives, managing a portfolio of 50-75 major donors capable of seven -figure gifts. You'll play a crucial role in developing and implementing faculty-wide fundraising strategies, collaborating with senior leadership to maximise financial outcomes for MDHS priorities. This role offers you the opportunity to directly influence the future of healthcare through transformative philanthropy.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Manage High-Value Donor Portfolio: Cultivate and steward 50-75 major prospective donors, focusing on securing major and principal gift level donations for MDHS priorities.
- Develop Fundraising Strategies: Lead the creation and implementation of faculty-wide fundraising strategies,
- Provide Expert Guidance: Advise junior staff and senior University leadership on optimised fundraising strategies and outcomes.
- Ensure Donor Stewardship: Collaborate with Donor Relations teams to implement appropriate recognition and stewardship programs.
You may be a excellent fit if:
You are an experienced fundraising professional with a proven track record in securing major gifts, possessing excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and execute successful fundraising strategies in a complex organisational environment.
You may also:
- Have a post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent extensive experience in major gift fundraising.
- Possess demonstrated experience in developing and executing successful fundraising strategies
- Have a strong record of identifying, cultivating, and stewarding high-value donor relationships.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, suitable for engaging with diverse stakeholders.
- Show proficiency in budget management and strategic planning.
- Have experience working in higher education advancement, with knowledge of sector trends.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team – Advancement (University Communications & Marketing)
University’s Communications and Marketing function provides strategic, advisory and operational services to support the academic mission and the University strategy. It fosters a culture of best practice and collaboration across the University’s communication and marketing teams and stakeholders and uses data-driven insights to inform decision-making across the University .
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The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb .
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Bec Tucker on 0478 269 660 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au for further information and support .
Please note : This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.
A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the.
Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.
For recruitment queries, email Walid Abdullatif hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.
For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the .
Applications close:19 October 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.
: Associate Director Principal and Major Gifts MDHS_fixed term.pdf
📌 Associate Director, Principal and Major Gifts (MDHS)
🏢 University Of Melbourne
📍 Parkville