About the Opportunity

We are seeking applications for a Gift Operations Officer on fixed term contract role until July 2026, who will process and manage gifts from donors and alumni as well as respond and triage donor enquiries via the gift hotline and role-based email account.

You will play an important part in processing gifts and maintaining associated data to ensure they can be used to support the development and alumni relations activities of the University. This team works closely with the fundraising and gift implementation teams to ensure the accurate processing and receipting of gift transactions and data maintenance to support the development and alumni engagement activities of the University.

About us
The Advancement Portfolio is responsible for building relationships that foster advocacy and philanthropic support for the University and its mission and strategic priorities. The Portfolio comprises three teams:

• Development
  
• Alumni and Supporter Experience
  
• Advancement Services

Since our inception 175 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We're Australia's first University and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence.

About you
The University values just trust, accountability and excellence. As such, we see the importance in recruiting talent aligned to these values in the pursuit of administration excellence. We are looking for a Gift Operations Officer who:

• is an excellent communicator who values internal/external relationships with a focus on customer service excellence
  
• learns quickly, demonstrates resilience, and thrives in a dynamic complex environment
  
• demonstrates high attention to detail with a strong focus on business processes.
  
• has highly developed data processing skills, including the ability to follow documented data processing procedures.
  
• is logical, methodical and well-organised, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
  
• can approach problem solving using critical and analytical thinking.
  
• has experience using Salesforce preferred however not essential

Applications

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

Internal closing date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 14th October 2025.

How to apply
Intending applicants are welcome to seek further information about the position and for recruitment-related enquiries, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Sarah Scott, Recruitment Partner (Advancement Portfolio), at [email protected] or on 0481476329

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

If you are a current employee of the University and would like to submit an application, please login into your Workday account.

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The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

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