About The Team
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Murdoch University Alumni and Philanthropy team, with some very exciting announcements to come which will allow you to help shape our future during our 50th Anniversary Year. You'll be part of a dynamic group managing various philanthropic initiatives, including major gifts, bequests, annual giving, capital campaigns, and research support. We're committed to enhancing alumni engagement by expanding networks and using innovative communication, events, and programs.

Join us in creating a lasting impact as we chart a new course in Alumni and Philanthropy!

Your New Role!
Working alongside the Senior Philanthropy Manager and the Director, you will be key in developing and maintaining major donor relationships ($50,000 to $1 million). Your primary responsibilities as the Philanthropy Manager will involve overseeing various philanthropic campaigns aimed at supporting the university's strategic plan and priorities.

In our supportive office culture, you'll not only attend meetings and events but also actively participate in strategic planning sessions and contribute your insights to various initiatives/projects. This role is your opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping the narrative of philanthropy at our vibrant institution.

Please refer to the Candidate Pack for further details.

What We Offer You!
This Continuous | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $109K - $125K (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze- tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Periodic salary increases between 1 January 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 8% increase!
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging options - such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!
Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

What you'll bring to the role:

• Graduate qualifications with five years of experience in marketing, communications, and/or fundraising (higher education experience preferable).
• Proven success in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding significant donor relationships across individuals, corporate entities, and trusts/foundations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, required for drafting presentations and proposals, in person donor presentations, team meetings and other activities as they arise.
• Exceptional writing abilities, crafting persuasive communications, proposals, and cases for diverse audiences.
• Commitment to building and maintaining relationships, coupled with expertise in high-value philanthropic strategies, tax laws, and privacy compliance following CASE guidelines.

Please note, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check in accordance with the University's Criminal Record Screening Procedure.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us
For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Brooke Webb, Senior Philanthropy Manager, and quote JR103794 as the reference.

Applications Close on 26 May 2025 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.