* Located on the Camperdown / Darlington Campus
* Full-time continuing position
* HEO 8 - Starting salary of $126,065 p.a. plus leave loading and 17 percent superannuation
About the opportunity
This is an opportunity for an experienced proposal writer to step into this newly created position.
As a Development Content and Project Specialist, you would work with the Deputy Director, Philanthropic Proposals and other colleagues in the Development Office to lead proposition development, write and manage proposals for major and principal gifts ($100k+), including multimedia content.
You will also take a significant role in strategic development projects which influence the capacity of Advancement to deliver extraordinary gifts and will mentor and coach team members.
About you
The University values trust, accountability and excellence. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Development Content and Project Specialist who can not only work with the Development team to provide strategic advice on the development of major or principal gift propositions and lead the preparation of complex proposals for major and principal gifts to high-level donors, but also:
* Support senior executives in stakeholder engagement and operational decision-making for major philanthropic projects including the Sydney Biomedical Accelerator fundraising model.
* Drive project planning, timelines, and delivery of key milestones.
* Facilitate collaboration, relationship-building, and trust between senior stakeholders who are both internal and external to the organisation.
* Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure alignment with strategic goals and compliance requirements.
* Prepare reports, briefings, and documentation for governance and leadership.
About us
The Advancement Portfolio at the University of Sydney is responsible for providing the direction, coordination and management of fundraising programs including major giving, planned giving and donor relations. It also engages with alumni and the broader community through a wide range of communications, events and engagement programs.
The Advancement Portfolio at the University of Sydney has one of Australia's most successful fundraising programs in higher education. Having achieved the nation's first billion-dollar fundraising campaign and now progressing onto the next ambitious milestone, we are dedicated to facilitating significant real-world impacts through philanthropy.
Closing date for applications
11:59pm, Sunday 16th November 2025
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.
EEO statement
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.
How to apply
If you enjoy using your detailed research skills to inform and translate highly technical material into donor centric narrative and has Demonstrated experience in the preparation of fundraising or business development proposals, we want to hear from you
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Sunday 16 November :59 PM