Senior Advancement Coordinator

About This Opportunity

As the Senior Advancement Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening philanthropic partnerships that enable scientific discovery and real-world impact. Working within a close-knit and high-performing Advancement team in the Faculty of Science, you will help build and progress the leadership-level fundraising pipeline, connecting donors with causes that advance research, education, learning and innovation across one of Australia’s largest and most diverse science faculties. This role offers a balance of relationship-driven fundraising, donor stewardship and operational excellence, supported by a collaborative and flexible team culture.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Identifying, qualifying and cultivating prospective donors to support Faculty of Science fundraising priorities, with a focus on leadership-level gifts to support students and research.
• Managing a portfolio of donors and prospects, progressing relationships through meaningful engagement and personalised stewardship.
• Coordinating donor stewardship activities, including events, communications and engagement with students and researchers.
• Preparing fundraising proposals, reports and briefing materials, and ensuring accurate recording of donor interactions within the Advancement CRM.

About You

You are a confident and personable professional who believes in the power of philanthropy to create lasting impact. Comfortable initiating conversations and building rapport, you are motivated by connecting people to purpose and translating donor interest into meaningful support. To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• A degree with at least four years’ subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Demonstrated experience in philanthropy, fundraising and/or donor engagement, ideally within a tertiary or large, complex organisation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with donors and stakeholders by phone, email and in person.
• Proven ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and contribute positively within a collaborative, high performing team.
• Well-developed administrative capability, including preparing reports and proposals and maintaining accurate records in CRM systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, or the ability to rapidly acquire this capability.

An interest in, or exposure to, science, health, medical or related disciplines, gained through work or study, is desirable.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

UQ’s commitment to impact through education, research and philanthropy is reflected in the achievements of its alumni and supporters. In early 2025, members of the UQ community were recognised in the Australia Day Honours, celebrating leadership, service and philanthropic contribution across research, health and community sectors. These stories underscore the importance of strong donor relationships in enabling UQ’s mission and long-term impact. Read more about UQ alumni recognised for extraordinary contribution.

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, leadership development programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Brenda Tournier via b.tournier@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number below in the subject line.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the ‘About You’ section.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close 12 May 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-64204).

Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week commencing May 25 2026.

Full-time, continuing position. Base salary will be in the range $104,616.68 - $113,920.12 + 17% super (HEW Level 7). Based at our St Lucia location.