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Director, Advancement

Employer
AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY (ACU)
Location
North Sydney / Melbourne, Australia
Closing date
18 Feb 2025
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Job Details

Job No: APTAV101331#037

  • Impactful, values-based university ranked in the top 2% worldwide
  • Develop major giving strategies, amplifying alumni and philanthropic impact
  • Sydney or Melbourne based

ACU was established in 1991 as a publicly funded institution with the aim of promoting academic excellence, serving communities and acting as a catalyst for positive societal change. ACU is a dynamic, young university animated by faith and built on the principles of Catholic social teaching, bringing a unique perspective to higher education that acknowledges the need to develop the whole person.

With world-class educators and innovative campuses, ACU creates supportive and immersive learning environments that challenge students to solve real-world problems that crates high impact researchers, entrepreneurs and employable graduates, all with a strong moral compass benefiting Australia and the wider world.

ACU is committed to engagement and collaboration, building partnerships with local and global institutions, encouraging knowledge exchange for the creation of dynamic initiatives, innovative solutions, and tangible outcomes. The university is inclusive and supportive of everyone, every day - regardless of faith, tradition or circumstance.

The Role

Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Zlatko Skrbis, the Director Advancement leads the strategic planning, management and execution of all philanthropic initiatives, with a focus on advancing the university's Catholic mission and its strategic direction defined in Vision 2033.

The Advancement Directorate leads a comprehensive fundraising program, builds and nurtures relationships with major donors, faith-based stakeholders, foundations, alumni and corporate partners, as well as overseeing planned giving and capital campaigns.

With a deep commitment to ACU's mission, robust leadership and best practice fundraising, coupled with the ability to manage a team within a mission-driven environment, you will cultivate a culture of giving, that reflects ACU's values of service, truth and the pursuit of excellence.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to the Vice-Chancellor, senior executives and other key internal stakeholders.

Skills and Experience Required

You bring extensive fundraising experience, demonstrating a strong capacity to implement a comprehensive advancement strategy. You have proven experience in philanthropy in either a tertiary, charitable, faith based or similar sector, with significant leadership and management experience.

You have superior stakeholder management skills and partnering capability, including the ability to influence internal and senior executive leads and a network of complex stakeholders including donors, alumni, sponsors, community organisations and business partners.

You're also able to demonstrate:

  • A strong understanding of best practices, ideally within the context of Catholic values or mission-driven institutions
  • Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills with a track record of fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment
  • Strong organisational and analytical skills to manage complex projects and track metrics for success
  • Ability to communicate the university's mission in ways that inspire commitment and support from diverse audiences
  • Understanding of the business environment in which ACU operates and ability to apply commercial acumen
  • Commitment to Catholic values, community service and ethical practices in philanthropy.

If you're passionate about spearheading philanthropic initiatives aligned with ACU's mission and values, we encourage you to apply. Please submit a covering letter and CV to cv@ngorecruitment.com in the first instance or contact Kelly Gentle or Richard Green at NGO Recruitment on 02 8243 0570 to discuss your interest and to receive a candidate information package.

ACU is not accepting candidate applications through this portal.

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Mission Statement:

Within the Catholic intellectual tradition and acting in Truth and Love, Australian Catholic University is committed to the pursuit of knowledge, the dignity of the human person and the common good.

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is both a Catholic University and a public institution within the Australian higher education sector.   ACU is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs.   The University is committed to a strong Catholic ethos and seeks to foster and promote teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and community engagement in the Christian tradition.  As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU’s Mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

The University shares with universities worldwide a commitment to quality in teaching, research and service.  It aspires to be a community characterised by free enquiry and academic integrity.

The University chooses to focus on areas of teaching and research that are closely connected with its particular character as a University that is, Catholic, public and national. The focus areas are Theology and Philosophy, Health, Education and, the Common Good and Social Justice.

In the recent 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assessment, ACU received the top score of five ‘well above world standard’ in Human Movement and Sports Science, Nursing, Public Health and Health Services and Psychology.

ACU currently has over 2,000 staff supporting more than 30,000 students across seven campuses – Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney and Strathfield.

Company info
Telephone
+(61)0061399533000
Location
115 VICTORIA PARADE
FITZROY
VICTORIA
VIC 3065
AU

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