"Advancement Manager"

Job Requisition ID: R-41085

• Queensland Brain Institute
• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position starting the 1 November 2024 until 31 December 2025
• Base salary will be in the range $111,154.58 - $124,619.84 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity 

The Advancement Manager works under the broad direction of the Director, Advancement, to develop and execute strategies and programs to source and actively secure gifts, donations and other philanthropic funding to the Queensland Brain Institute. The position-holder will manage a high-quality portfolio of leadership and major gift prospects and donors, contribute to stewardship efforts to UQ in collaboration with Advancement colleagues, and build relationships with potential supporters to create greater awareness of QBI’s research activities.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Serve as one of the key liaison for advancement matters related to the QBI
• Create plans to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects, who may include high net worth individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, and other organisations; this would include face-to-face solicitation and gift negotiations, fostering significant long-lasting relationships with potential benefactors and/or key influencers.
• Manage QBI’s peer-to-peer program
• Facilitate and coordinate all communication with these prospects and among the prospect’s relationships across UQ.
• Develop appropriate solicitation materials and tailored proposals to increase the number of gifts, donations and other philanthropic funding.

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, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 26 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• UQ Study for Staff
• On campus childcare options
• Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

• A relevant postgraduate degree with extensive experience in fundraising or an equivalent combination of relevant experience (minimum 5 years).
• A working understanding of the principles of philanthropy and fundraising.
• An awareness of the Australian fundraising environment, ethical issues pertaining to Advancement work, philanthropy and its application to research institutes and universities.

Desirable

• Knowledge of fundraising in the higher education sector.
• Proven experience in development, implementation and administration of fundraising plans and programs, preferably in an education/research setting, with a demonstrated ability to identify, cultivate and solicit gifts prospects and a track record of closing gifts.
• Proven ability to manage and maintain key stakeholder networks along with experience working with volunteers in a fundraising context.
• Demonstrated experience in leading the negotiations and settlement of complex issues.
• Ability to create professional documentation including proposals, applications and reports.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, etc. 

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Andrea Markey a.markey@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section  
• Resume 

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths 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. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Monday 2 September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-41085). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week commencing Monday 9 September.