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About the Role

Lead sophisticated major gift strategies that convert university priorities into donor-centred funding opportunities across education, research, student success, Indigenous leadership, community engagement, innovation, and institutional development. Work closely with senior leaders to shape compelling cases for support, major gift proposals, campaign narratives, and donor briefings to attract significant philanthropic investment.

Responsibilities

Lead sophisticated major gift strategies that convert university priorities into donor-centred funding opportunities.
Work closely with senior leaders to shape compelling cases for support, major gift proposals, campaign narratives, and donor briefings.
Manage a significant portfolio of major donors and prospects, leading identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activity.
Build trusted relationships with individuals, alumni, family foundations, trusts, philanthropic foundations, and corporate partners.
Prepare senior leaders for donor engagement.
Balance long-term relationship development with annual fundraising targets, campaign priorities, and pipeline growth.
Contribute to the strategic direction of the Office of Advancement by strengthening portfolio management, stewardship planning, performance reporting, forecasting, and data integrity.
Support flagship initiatives including Giving Day, Friends of Western Sydney, and the Accelerating Ambitions strategy.
Help build a stronger culture of philanthropy across the University.

Requirements

Deliver major gift strategies and donor propositions that secure support for priority University initiatives.
Build and progress a strong portfolio of major donors and prospects through disciplined cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Equip senior leaders with clear advice, briefings, and practical support that improve donor engagement and fundraising outcomes.
Produce compelling proposals, cases for support, and stewardship activity that strengthen donor confidence and long-term giving.
Maintain accurate reporting, forecasting, and CRM discipline that supports sustainable philanthropic growth.
Provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.

Skills

Moves Management approach
CRM discipline

Location

Parramatta South campus

Work Type

Full-time
Flexible working arrangements

Experience Level

HEW 9
5 year fixed term position

Salary/Compensations

$137,681 - $147,032 per annum
plus 17% super and leave loading

Benefits

Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners
Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking
Novated motor vehicle leasing
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Complimentary annual flu vaccination
Eligibility for Fitness Passport membership
Access to discounted private health cover
Onsite childcare (Long day care and early learning services at Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses)
Potential for discounted fees and salary packaging for onsite childcare

About the Company

Western Sydney University is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.
Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities.
Making a difference starts at Western.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy.
We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected].