Advancement Manager

Job Description

As an ambitious and passionate fundraiser (or Business Development Manager with strong stakeholder management experience), you will provide strategic focus and leadership on designing and implementing fundraising strategies and work closely with University Executive leads to build and maintain relationships with external prospects and donors.

You will join our purpose-led Advancement team at an exciting time. In 2023, Griffith publicly launched its first comprehensive philanthropy campaign, The Campaign to Create a Brighter Future for All, with a ground-breaking dual goal of fundraising and alumni engagement. This last year has been one of milestone celebrations: we’ve reached our target of raising $125 million; we’ve exceeded our alumni engagement goal (reaching a total of 110,000 alumni); and also celebrated 50 years of teaching at Griffith. Having surpassed the campaign goals, we are now considering the next ambitious stage of the Brighter Futures Campaign, and we are excited to bring an exceptional individual into the Advancement portfolio to support further transformative fundraising initiatives.

About you
We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Advancement Manager with demonstrable experience in fundraising, delivering strategic priorities and managing high-level portfolios with stakeholder management.  You may be looking for a career change to leverage your transferable skills and expertise in account management, business development and relationship management. 

The successful candidate will also:

•  Be accustomed to working to targets, driven by impact and outcomes; have excellent people and communication skills and be client focussed. 
• Ability to effectively liaise and work with senior executive staff and academics.
• Proactively engage and collaborate with leaders to identify projects that require philanthropic support.  
• Ability to build and manage a portfolio of existing and prospective donors. 
• Experience in preparing complex philanthropic proposals, campaign materials and stewardship information for major gift prospects and donors. 

If you exude the skills, professionalism, drive and attitude to not just make it but make it matter, we want to hear from you!  

What we can offer
This is a continuing, full-time position primarily based at Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The base salary for a HEW Level 8 is in the range $117,579 - $132,273 per annum, plus 17% superannuation. The total package will be in the range $137,567 - $154,759 per annum.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About you section above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights.  Visa sponsorship is not possible for this position.  

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role or for a confidential discussion, please contact Ms Louisa Nash, Senior Development Manager, Advancement on [email protected]

For application queries, please contact Theresa Burke, Talent Acquisition Partner on [email protected]

Closing date:  Monday, 24 August 2026 at 11.59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.