• Design and deliver programs and events
• Build and nurture mutually beneficial relationships
• Join a passionate and motivated team with a purpose

The Role

• Continuing, Full Time
• $81,222 to $87,853 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Bathurst or Wagga Wagga

As the Development Officer (Alumni Relations) you will provide support and deliver to the Universitys alumni relations programs and activities.

This involves the delivery of strategies to keep alumni connected with each other and the University, encouraging and promoting the professional development of alumni on an individual level, and keeping the alumni community aware of the Universitys developments and needs, including fundraising opportunities and achievements.

It is the Development Officer (Alumni Relations) role to take responsibility ensuring relationships with Faculty members, alumni, donors and other key stakeholders are developed and nurtured. This is to be achieved by reinforcing a work ethic of excellent customer engagement and relationship management which is considered mutually beneficial.

To be successful you will have:

• Experience in campaign and event coordination and management, incorporating project and time management skills
• Experience utilising customer relationship management systems and content management systems, social media and other digital and mobile technologies (including being highly competent in Excel)
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and an ability to represent the University professionally to a broad cross-section of the community, business and government
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the capability to think strategically

Application Requirements

Applicants are expected to apply online and address the selection criteria in the position description. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

Evidence of having received a full course of a COVID-19 vaccination approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration is required as a condition of entry onto Charles Sturt University campuses. Accordingly, evidence of vaccination or a valid exemption is a condition of employment at Charles Sturt University.

About Us

Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. We make a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of our rural and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and internationally. We work together with industry, communities and students to create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive contribution to the world.

The Office for Advancement is responsible for raising, maintaining and advancing the national and international profile of the University in the areas of fundraising and alumni relations. In meeting this responsibility, the Office aims to drive capacity building and leverage additional investments by strategically managing relationships to increase understanding and support among its key constituents, including alumni and friends, government policymakers, the media, corporations, foundations, members of the community and philanthropic entities of all types. This office has 8 FTE staff and an operating budget of AUD$1.2 million.

Charles Sturt University offers a great work-life balance, professional development opportunities and generous financial benefits.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice Citation and our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award. Charles Sturt is also a participating member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further Information

Additional information is available in the Position Description or by contacting:

Sarah Ansell | Director, Advancement Office | diradvancement@csu.edu.au | Ph: 02 6933 2226

Closing Date: 11 pm, 24 May 2022