"Development Officer"

Job Description:

• Grow your fundraising career in a high-impact, relationship-driven role.
• Inspire support for scholarships, research and programs to support student success.
• x 1 Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis to January 2027.
• x 1 Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis to March 2027.
• Base salary range: $95,231 – $100,643 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

Development and Alumni Relations [DAR] oversee the University’s alumni engagement and philanthropic strategy. The function works collaboratively across the University to embed philanthropic and alumni engagement activity into the University’s operations. The core responsibility of the team is to lead and build on the University’s alumni and community relations and secure philanthropic support for the University.

About the opportunity

• Drive fundraising success by working collaboratively to assist with fundraising for University-wide priorities, specifically identifying prospects and securing major gifts of $25,000 and higher.
• Build and manage a pipeline of prospects, supporting the full donor lifecycle—identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Partner with colleagues across the University to establish scholarships and other gifts and ensure donors are appropriately acknowledged through effective liaison with Donor Relations and academic staff.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience) with proven fundraising experience in a comparable setting.
• Strong relationship-builder who can engage volunteers, alumni, donors and staff—and, where appropriate, secure donations.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and donor communications.
• Highly organised and proactive, with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
• Proficient with MS Office and CRM systems (REX or Raiser’s Edge preferred), including experience in prospect tracking and reporting.

Note:

Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations.

Position description: POSITION DESCRIPTION Development Officer (522706) (522708).docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Ingrid Barnard at ingrid.barnard@uwa.edu.au or Jessica Karius at jessica.karius@uwa.edu.au.

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday March 8, 2026.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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