Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Department: Advancement
Salary: UoM 9 - $143,185 - $148,972 p.a. plus 17% super

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Cultivate impactful bequests, connect donors' legacies with university vision and drive long-term philanthropic partnerships
• Lead a strategic gift in wills acquisition program, supporting campaign-driven lead generation and qualification efforts in partnership with our campaign team
• Play a key role in shaping a growing, high-performing Gifts in Wills program that delivers lasting philanthropic impact
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including salary packaging, wellbeing support, discounted services, and professional development opportunities

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Your next career opportunity
As the Senior Gifts in Wills Manager at a prestigious university, you'll be at the forefront of securing transformative bequests that will help shape the institution's future. You'll have the opportunity to build and manage relationships with prospective and confirmed benefactors, aligning their personal legacies with the university's mission. Your role will directly impact the long-term success of the university's philanthropic efforts, making this a key position for those passionate about relationship-driven fundraising and higher education advancement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage Donor Relationships: Build and nurture a portfolio of up to 200 prospective and confirmed benefactors, focusing on securing planned gifts.
• Drive Program Strategy: Contribute to the implementation of the university's Gifts in Wills Program, meeting pipeline growth and fundraising targets.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with colleagues in Advancement and academic leaders to foster a culture of planned giving, and contribute to our acquisition objectives.
• Ensure best-practice gift planning: including due diligence and estate administration, in line with legal and policy frameworks

You may be a great fit if:

You are a relationship-driven fundraising professional with strong interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of estate planning, and a passion for connecting donors' legacies with the transformative impact of education and research.

You may also:

• Have an appropriate tertiary degree with relevant fundraising experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Demonstrate significant success in identifying, cultivating, and securing gifts in wills or major gifts.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage sensitively in confidential settings.
• Have experience working with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management and donors.
• Show proficiency in using CRM systems or equivalent platforms.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team - Advancement
The Advancement Office aims to facilitate the establishment and maintenance of mutually beneficial relationships between the University and its alumni, friends and benefactors. It is responsible for the management of programs relating to alumni and benefactors and provides services to and works collaboratively with faculties and other central administration areas.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker - 0416 888 299 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to [email protected]. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at [email protected].

Working at the University - what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: 24 July 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-001057 Senior Gifts in Will Manager PD.pdf