University of Technology Sydney provided pay range
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Base pay range
$97,332.00/yr - $105,385.00/yr
Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia's top young university, and located centrally in one of the world's most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.
At UTS, we're changing the game. We're on a journey to be the leading university of technology and we're moving the world forward with our breakthroughs. You won't find any sandstone here. We work at the nexus of creativity, technology and innovation and we want bright minds and constantly curious people to help us make it happen.
As a young university, our goal is to connect, collaborate and make an impact with purpose and passion.
About the Team
The Advancement & Alumni Unit (A&AU) leads the University's strategy and programs for alumni and philanthropic engagement. We partner with people who share our aspirations for a better future and collaborate to inspire, mobilise and nurture meaningful engagement with our global alumni and philanthropic communities.
Our priority is building meaningful relationships and programs to catalise philanthropic support, driving impact in support of exceptional student experience, groundbreaking research, and impactful community programs.
Like the rest of UTS, the A&AU Unit lives and breathes creativity and innovation. Our approach to alumni and philanthropic engagement is to dream big and enable those dreams with best-in-field strategy and practice. And we do this while keeping our community very much at the heart of the work we do.
About the Role
The Community Giving & Appeals Coordinator plays a pivotal role in integrating fundraising approaches seamlessly across a range of activities to foster philanthropic support across UTS. This role supports the development, coordination, and delivery of key initiatives, including acquisition and retention appeals, targeted fundraising campaigns, and other large-scale opportunities to secure donations for impactful research, student, and community programs.
The role contributes to cross-functional projects that enable a data-led, audience-centred, and streamlined donor experience. The coordinator will work in partnership with internal stakeholders across UTS to strengthen donor engagement and grow the UTS donor community.
A core responsibility is managing the UTS Staff Giving Program, including a portfolio of current and former staff donors, and supporting new staff as they explore giving through UTS. The coordinator works closely with passionate staff volunteers to build a strong culture of giving.
Strong communication, project management, and event coordination skills will enable the coordinator to contribute in a meaningful and strategic way to the culture of philanthropy across UTS and demonstrate the impact of philanthropic giving.
If successful in applying for this role, you will be responsible for:
* Coordinating community and staff giving initiatives, appeals, donor communications and logistics, supporting donors contributing $5K–$100K and helping grow philanthropic support.
* Working with UTS teams to integrate giving opportunities into events, enhance stakeholder engagement, and support stewardship through thank-you calls and welcome programs for new donors.
* Using data analysis and insights to refine giving strategies, manage digital and web content, and track engagement across channels to improve campaign impact.
* Developing and amplifying compelling donor-focused content, including social media, videos and appeal communications, to strengthen storytelling and inspire broader engagement.
* Using digital tools and platforms such as Blackbaud NetCommunity, MarketingCloud, Optimizely, and paid social for campaign delivery, reporting, and content management. Working with external agencies and vendors to develop campaign content.
With examples, please outline within your Cover Letter, how you meet the following key selection criteria:
* Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines.
* Demonstrated experience working with external agencies and vendors to develop campaign content.
* Demonstrated experience coordinating fundraising campaigns or donor engagement initiatives.
* Experience working with internal and external stakeholders to deliver integrated communications and events.
* Experience in developing and managing digital content, including web and social media.
Base Salary Range: $97,332 - $105,385 pa (HEW 6)
This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.
UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits including flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.
This position is full-time, and appointment will be made on a continuing basis.
How To Apply
For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please click the apply link and download the Position Description from the UTS website.
You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission within your cover letter along with a resume. Applications submitted without all components cannot be considered. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria.
Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function.
Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC329774 and your name.
Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au.
Closing Date: Friday 23 January 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST)
Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
* Education and Other
* Higher Education
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