Associate Director, Alumni & Community Engagement

Associate Director, Alumni & Community Engagement

• 561924
• Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
• Continuing
• Closing at: Apr 26 2026 - 23:55 AEST

Position Description

Classification: Senior Manager 2

Salary package: $155,264 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full time, Continuing

Position overview

ANU Advancement provides leadership and support across the University in developing meaningful and sustainable relationships with ANU alumni, donors and the broader community, securing long-term philanthropic investment and ensuring the strong management of existing philanthropic funds and accountability to the university’s donors. This is achieved through directing activity exclusively towards supporting, amplifying, and propelling the University’s vision, mission and strategic objectives, in service to its ever-changing priorities and areas of greatest need. ANU Advancement's mission is to build meaningful and enduring connections with our community and pair the passions of generous people with the outstanding work of our University.

The Associate Director, Alumni & Community Engagement is responsible for development and implementation of the Alumni and Community Engagement strategy and associated plans. The position will lead and manage ANU Alumni Relations programs, supporting over 150,000 alumni around the world, as well as Advancement Community Engagement which forms the foundation of the University’s engagement and fundraising efforts, with a program of targeted large-scale programs and appeals designed to build community, increase affinity with ANU, build philanthropic understanding, increase donor and alumni engagement and build our philanthropic pipeline.

As a senior member of the Advancement team, the Associate Director, Alumni & Community Engagement will work closely with Advancement colleagues, bringing particular insight, knowledge and advice related to alumni, community engagement, communications and program delivery. The Associate Director, Alumni & Community Engagement will focus on developing, implementing and advancing the mission and goals of ANU Advancement and the University, providing solutions and strategies that enhance the university’s engagement with the ANU community.

For further information please contact Divya Sahgal, Executive Officer, ANU Advancement E: divya.sahgal@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

For further information please contact Advancement, Executive Officer at eo.advancement@anu.edu.au

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.