We now have an exciting new contract opportunity for an Associate Director of Development, Brain and Mind Centre until May 2027. Join a team who are transforming brain and mind health with world‐leading research and help us achieve even more in the coming years. Through developing relationships with the University of Sydney's alumni and donors you will raise philanthropic support for research, education and outreach endeavours.
About Brain and Mind Centre
The Brain and Mind Centre's teams partner across borders and disciplines in pursuit of a common goal: the development of better treatments for conditions of the brain and mind, improving health outcomes now and for future generations. The Brain and Mind Centre is a global leader in research and treatment with a focus on child development, youth mental health and brain ageing. We aim to understand individual circumstances and develop solutions that improve the quality of life for both patients and their loved ones.
About the Position
With support from across the team and the leadership, 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 could enable researchers to find breakthroughs in the latest cancer treatment. 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
* Background in major gift fundraising, with a demonstrated ability to identify and negotiate multi six‐figure plus gift opportunities.
* A strong track record of achievement and meeting stretch financial targets.
* Demonstrated relationship building and strong leadership skills with the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders.
* Has experience leading a team and can manage and drive team performance supporting the team targets as well as owning a specific pipeline.
* Has highly developed emotional intelligence, self‐aware with exceptional interpersonal skills.
* Can work autonomously and is naturally a high‐achiever and driven by success both professionally and personally.
* Demonstrated mentoring/coaching of junior development colleagues.
* Has superior time‐management, prioritisation and organisation skills.
* Understanding of, and passion about how the brain works, mental health, child development and neurodegeneration.
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 sarah.scott@sydney.edu.au
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.
Closing date
11:59pm Sunday 24th May 2026
Equal Opportunity
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. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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