Full-time, Fixed Term until 31 December 2027 Reference number: 184624842 About the position
As Australia's first private, not-for-profit university, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.
* Beautiful campus in Robina
* Benefit from a supportive and responsive team
* Deliver Bond's first-ever major philanthropic campaign
Join Australia's top university for teaching* and enjoy staff benefits including:
* Free staff car parking
* 36.75 hour standard work week
* Access to flexible work/work from home arrangements#
* Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
* Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
* 17.5% of base salary leave loading
* Staff wellbeing program
* Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
* Study assistance for staff and dependents#
* Corporate health and finance discounts
* Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
* Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#
Bond University is looking for an experienced fundraising professional to join a small team responsible for the delivery of the University's first-ever capital campaign.
This role plays an integral part in the development and implementation of philanthropic campaigns.
The key function of the role is to support the Campaign Director to deliver a capital campaign to raise funds for the new Great Hall, including:
* Event delivery
* Coordinating and updating operational plans
* Administration support
* Donor research and profiling
* Updating donor records in the CRM and reporting.
The role offers variety and the opportunity to learn new skills and be part of a small, successful team raising funds for Bond University's most iconic buildings.
With a national focus, the role will support the development activity in line with the University's overall objectives. About the person
The successful candidate will ideally be a fundraising professional with a technical fundraising background who can deliver tangible results. They will join a newly formed talented team working within the Office Advancement at Bond University.
Candidates will have the following:
* A relevant university degree or equivalent experience and achievements in fundraising, marketing or sponsorship would be preferred
* Ability to interrogate and manage databases, as well as to perform research, identify trends and seek opportunities
* Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
* Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
* Ability to work well with a team for collaboration and achievement of goals.
Salary details
The salary for the position commences at $83,210.75 per annum, plus 12% superannuation.
Additional information
Position-related enquiries can be directed to Anthony Nowak [email protected].
Application and submission details
For further details regarding this appointment, please reference the Position Description and Selection Criteria
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* A current resume
* A cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description above
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Applications close: 11:59pm, Tuesday 5 May 2026.
Pre-employment checks: Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks (including working rights verification, reference checks and a certified copy of your highest qualification). In line with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence 2025, preferred candidates must complete a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Declaration, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon the University's review of the declaration. For more information, please visit our website via this link: Applying for Jobs at Bond
Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Workplace Agreement (BWA).
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Applications close:
5th May 2026