Deputy Director, Development - HASS

Monash University; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Monash University is seeking an exceptional fundraising leader to join Advancement as Deputy Director, Development – HASS. This pivotal role drives transformational philanthropy across the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, embedding across schools, research centres, galleries and venues to translate priorities into high-impact opportunities.

You will secure $1M+ gifts, advise senior university leaders, and partner with Deans and researchers.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of securing transformational gifts of $1M+.
• Experience navigating a large, complex university landscape.
• Outstanding communication and credibility with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising across HASS, translating priorities into compelling opportunities.
• Embed across academic schools, research centres, galleries and venues to engage stakeholders.
• Coach and develop team talent and drive pipeline execution for philanthropic impact.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Major gifts

Strategic partnerships

University engagement

Job description

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Advancement is seeking an exceptional fundraising professional to join the team as Deputy Director, Development – HASS. This pivotal leadership role serves as the primary driver for securing transformational philanthropy across the Monash University Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences ecosystem. Spending significant time embedded across academic schools, research centres, galleries and performance venues you will partner with Deans, Directors and researchers to translate HASS priorities, including social impact research, legal and business initiatives, educational programs, performing arts, design innovation and cultural heritage into compelling, high-impact philanthropic opportunities.

You will bring a documented track record of successfully securing transformational gifts at the $1M+ level, combined with the ability to navigate a large, complex landscape. With outstanding communication skills and proven credibility, you will advise, influence and partner with senior university leaders on modern fundraising methods across all philanthropic streams. Beyond your own portfolio, you will also directly lead and coach team talent, fostering professional capability and driving pipeline execution to maximise philanthropic impact across the HASS ecosystem.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Learn more about Monash.

Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at **************@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Position Description:Deputy Director, Development - HASS

Applications Close: Thursday 26 November 2026, 11:55pm AEDT

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