"Senior Philanthropy Manager"

• Join Swinburne as a Senior Philanthropy Manager
• Full-time, ongoing position based at our Hawthorn campus
• HEW 9 salary + 17% super and staff benefits

About the Role

At Swinburne, we are entering an extraordinary period shaped by Ad Astra 2030 our bold vision for how people and technology come together to build a better world.

As we bring this strategy to life, philanthropy plays a vital role. We are strengthening and growing our philanthropic program through a thoughtful, phased approach — beginning with a powerful focus on Student Success and evolving to support priority Better World research and innovation across the university.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Philanthropy, you will manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding substantial philanthropic gifts. Your responsibilities include developing compelling proposals aligned with university priorities, collaborating with Deans, researchers, and senior leaders, and contributing to strategic campaign planning and best-practice donor engagement. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in building strong, enduring relationships that advance philanthropy across Swinburne.

Why join Swinburne Advancement?

• Help power Ad Astra through philanthropy — play a leading role in growing support that directly advances student opportunity, discovery and impact.
• Work with purpose, partnership and influence — collaborate with donors, university leaders and researchers to turn bold ideas into outcomes.
• Be part of a supportive, high-performing Advancement team — collaborative, values-driven and committed to making a difference.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Demonstrated experience in major gift fundraising
• Strong capability in donor engagement and relationship development
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and complex organisations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative, proactive and strategic mindset
• Experience in higher education or complex not-for-profit environments will be highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Post graduate qualification or marketing/business degree with subsequent relevant fundraising/business development experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in fundraising; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or
• education/training.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page!

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.

Applications Close: Sunday, 22nd of March at 11.00 pm.

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to the Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquiries will not be answered by phone).

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes. As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.

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