"Deputy Vice-President, Advancement Services"

Job Description:

• UQ Advancement and Community Engagement
• Full-time senior appointment for an initial five-year contract with potential for renewal
• Based at our picturesque St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

The University of Queensland is seeking a visionary leader to join Advancement and Community Engagement (ACE) as Deputy Vice-President, Advancement Services. As a key member of the ACE Executive Team, you will lead the strategic direction, planning and delivery of UQ’s advancement services. This role is central to driving data, technology, and service excellence to enable the University’s ambitious engagement and philanthropic goals, including the transition to a new CRM platform as part of the UQ Salesforce ecosystem.

You will oversee critical services including information management and business intelligence, prospect development and relationship management, gift administration, and the comprehensive management of ACE’s technology environment. Working across the University, you will ensure that advancement systems, processes, and insights empower fundraising and engagement activity at scale and position UQ as a sector leader in advancement services.

For more information about this opportunity, please view the complete appointment booklet.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

About You

You are a strategic and collaborative leader with demonstrated experience in Advancement Services or information strategy, ideally within a higher education environment. With a strong background in CRM leadership (preferably Salesforce) you have led complex technology transformations that enhance stakeholder engagement and fundraising outcomes.

Your ability to lead high-performing teams, influence diverse stakeholders, and apply advanced data governance, analytics, and prospect development capabilities will be key to your success. You will bring excellent judgement, strong communication skills, and a track record of delivering service and system excellence in complex organisations.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume, Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We’re committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.