Development Administrator

Administration; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesley College Melbourne is seeking a highly organised Development Administrator to support fundraising, donor relations and community engagement activities. You will process donations, maintain records, manage enquiries and support events, meetings and office administration.

Ideally you bring strong administration skills, meticulous attention to detail, and confidence with databases and Microsoft Office, enabling effective reporting and data integrity within a values-led independent school.

Qualifications

• Strong administration and data entry experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confidence working with databases and Microsoft Office.
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Process donations, receipts and donor acknowledgements.
• Maintain accurate records and databases.
• Manage enquiries and provide exceptional stakeholder service.
• Support events, meetings and office administration.
• Assist with reporting and data integrity.

Skills

Administration

Data entry

Database experience

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Wesley College Melbourne and support meaningful community impact through philanthropy, fundraising and engagement.

We are seeking a highly organised, customer-focused Development Administrator to provide administrative support across fundraising, donor relations, and community engagement activities.

In this role, you will:

• Process donations, receipts and donor acknowledgements.
• Maintain accurate records and databases.
• Manage enquiries and provide exceptional stakeholder service.
• Support events, meetings and office administration.
• Assist with reporting and data integrity.

About You

You will bring:

• Strong administration and data entry experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confidence working with databases and Microsoft Office.
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative team environment.

Why Join Us?

• Work for one of Australia's leading independent schools.
• Be part of a supportive and purpose-driven team.
• Contribute to programs that positively impact students and the Wesley community.
• Access professional development and staff benefits.

If you are an organised administrator who enjoys providing exceptional service and working in a values-led organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

You must hold or be prepared to obtain a Working with Children Check and Police Records Check to be considered for this position.

Applications close at 5:00pm on 22 November 2026.

Wesley College is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.