Classification:  ANU Officer Grade 6/7 (Administration)
Salary package: $82,371 - $94,817 per annum + 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Continuing

• Continuing opportunity to work partnership with the Deans, School Directors, senior academics in The Australian National University
• Flexible work hours
• Great training and career development opportunity in an Australia's leading University

Position overview

The CASS Advancement Office aligns its work with the University’s strategic priorities as a national institution committed to excellence in research, education and contribution to community public policy development. The Colleges are committed to securing philanthropic funding to further their research and educational objectives.

The Senior Development Officer is responsible for the establishment and implementation of philanthropic fundraising priorities determined by the College and CASS Advancement with a focus on securing philanthropic gifts of all sizes. This role will develop and manage an evolving portfolio of annual and major gift prospects within a complex stakeholder environment, and will require the development of creative, innovative and culturally-competent strategies to optimize philanthropic income.  Alumni and donor relations are an inherit part of the work in this role.

The appointee is expected to have relevant and/or related work experience experience including a demonstrated record of successful results in philanthropic fundraising from strategy through to execution, major gifts preferred, and an understanding of philanthropy in Australia.   Strong communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to identify, create and share stories and news of CASS and ANU is required.  Experience with a variety of technology and database tools preferred.

The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is one of seven Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 57 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and three ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 270 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life.

Enquiries: Andrea Morris, Head of Advancement, CASS, T: 02 6125 7006 E:Andrea.Morris@anu.edu.au 

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Closing Date: 10 October 2021

Position Description:  PD+PEWER_ANUO 67_Senior Development Officer (2).pdf

Application information In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.