"Director of Development (Campaign Partnerships)"

locations

Camperdown Campus

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 9 Days Ago

job requisition id

0135048

Director of Development, Campaign Partnerships

Our Future for Good. For 175 years, the University of Sydney has united great minds for the power of good. Lead campaign partnerships for good: 'The Campaign for Sydney - the University’s platform to mobilise philanthropy and community for long-term impact.'

About the Role

In the Director of Development, Campaign Partnerships role, you will engage with a diverse array of stakeholders, including philanthropists, industry leaders, community partners, and academic experts, to drive transformative initiatives across medicine, health, sports, research, and education. As the driver of our sector-leading philanthropic campaign partnerships, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of research and education through strategic partnerships and major gift programs.

Responsibilities

• Leading strategy and delivery of our sector-leading campaign partnerships across major gifts and philanthropy.
• Working closely with high-net-worth donors, industry leaders, and academic innovators to advance transformational projects in health, medicine, sports, education, and research.
• Implementing the University’s development strategies with the Campaign Partners, including, but not limited to, Chris O’Brien’s Lifehouse, Children’s Medical Research Institute, and University Colleges and Sports, to continue to build annual funds raised within the units.
• Developing new strategically valuable campaign partnerships.
• Building a culture of philanthropy across relevant units to increase awareness of and engagement with the fundraising process.
• Taking a leadership role in fundraising within the relevant units and providing general fundraising counsel to the executive and academic leadership of those units.
• Inspiring and growing a high-performing team of fundraising professionals dedicated to making a global impact.
• Collaborating with deans, researchers, clinicians, and University executives to create compelling cases for support that resonate with donors worldwide.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications would be beneficial.
• Demonstrated success in closing multi-million dollar gifts and meeting stretch financial targets.
• Ability to think strategically and provide robust, tactical advice on fundraising strategy.
• Current knowledge of best development practices.
• Expert influencing skills and the demonstrated ability to coordinate and optimise outcomes from competing objectives across the institution through collaboration, negotiation and priority setting to mitigate internal competition.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor, inspire and motivate a group of ambitious and goal-oriented professionals.
• Proven ability to present complex information clearly and compellingly in writing and in person.
• Demonstrated success in establishing, cultivating and maintaining high-level, strong relationships with influential donors.
• Experience building collaborative working relationships with colleagues and senior leadership to achieve the organisation’s goals.
• Experience in higher education, healthcare, or complex mission-driven institutions is highly desirable.

When you join the University of Sydney, you become an integral part of a community in which you are fully supported to achieve your career ambitions. You’ll be in a workplace where development is encouraged, and intellectual pursuits foster a sense of purpose and confidence.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At the University of Sydney, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where all people thrive. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

Phone: +61 404 888 335 Email: jeronine@corporatediversitypathways.com Website:corporatediversitypathways.com.au

Note for candidates from overseas.

Note that the university will cover costs and travel for the final shortlisted candidate interviews. If a candidate is successful, the university will assist with a temporary visa for this position, assist with immigration and relocation costs, and advise where appropriate.

How to Apply

Corporate Diversity Pathways has been exclusively retained to partner with the University of Sydney in appointing its next Director of Development, Campaign Partnerships. All candidate enquiries and applications will be managed directly through CDP.

Please apply by forwarding your resume and a one-page cover letter to careers@corporatediversitypathways.com. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support in filling out this application, don't hesitate to get in touch with Jeromine Alpe on 0404888335 or by email to jeromine@corporatediversitypathways.co

Applications Close

Monday 06 April 2026 11:59 PM