Development Project Officer

UNSW; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Extra leave over Christmas

Career development opportunities

Job summary

UNSW is seeking a Development Project Officer to sit within the Development team, partnering with faculties to maximise donor engagement and fundraising outcomes. The role focuses on coordinating high-quality donor communications, stewardship and portfolio-specific activities while supporting operations and reporting across multiple faculties.

You will work with professional and academic colleagues, manage a diverse range of projects, and report to the Head of Development.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Exceptional written communication skills for proposals, reports, donor communications and executive briefings.
• Proven ability to build productive relationships, work collaboratively and influence stakeholders.
• Sound judgement, discretion and professionalism when managing sensitive information.
• Highly organised with ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise competing demands and work independently.
• Experience using CRM systems such as Raiser’s Edge to maintain records, reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality donor communications and materials in collaboration with Development colleagues and academic staff.
• Prepare internal briefings, talking points and background materials to support donor engagement by Development Managers and senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate stewardship and engagement activities across team portfolios and events.
• Support fundraising operations, CRM records, reporting and donor research.
• Independently manage assigned projects, progressing work with sound judgement and meeting deadlines.
• Collaborate with the Head of Development to coordinate operational and engagement activities to maximise fundraising effectiveness.

Skills

Exceptional written communication

Relationship building

Highly organised

Stakeholder management

Independent worker

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

• Remuneration: Level 7: $118,483 - $128,233 + 17% super + Leave Loading
• Location: UNSW Kensington Campus

This Job is based in Australia

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Duration: 12-month fixed-term contract
• Remuneration: Level 7: $118,483 - $128,233 + 17% super + Leave Loading
• Location: UNSW Kensington Campus

About UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community, a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters

The Development Project Officer sits within the Development team partnering with the faculties of Law & Justice, Arts, Design & Architecture and the UNSW Business School. The role maximises the capacity of frontline fundraisers by coordinating and delivering high-quality, portfolio-specific donor communications, stewardship, cultivation and engagement activities, alongside fundraising operations that strengthen donor relationships and maximise the effectiveness of UNSW’s Development team.

Working independently and collaboratively with professional and academic colleagues, you will manage a diverse range of projects and complement support provided by the Development Coordinator, Advancement Services and Advancement Programs teams.

The role reports to the Head of Development and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities Summary

• Develop high-quality donor communications and materials, including proposals, impact reports, stewardship updates and acknowledgements, in collaboration with Development colleagues and academic staff.
• Prepare clear and concise internal briefings, talking points and background materials to support donor and prospect engagement by Development Managers, Deans and senior University stakeholders.
• Coordinate stewardship and engagement activities across team portfolios, including donor reporting, scholarship stewardship, donor visits and engagement events.
• Support fundraising operations, CRM records, reporting, donor research and portfolio data.
• Independently manage assigned projects, anticipating needs and progressing work with sound judgement, minimal supervision and to deadlines.
• Partner with the Head of Development and Development Managers to coordinate operational, stewardship and engagement activities that maximise fundraising effectiveness.

For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Position Description at JOBS@UNSW.

Skills And Experience Summary

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with experience preparing high-quality proposals, reports, donor communications and executive briefings.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships, work collaboratively and influence stakeholders across diverse internal and external groups.
• Sound judgement, discretion and professionalism when managing sensitive relationships and confidential information.
• Highly organised, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate requirements, prioritise competing demands and work independently.
• Experience using CRM systems such as Raiser’s Edge to maintain accurate records, reporting and documentation.

Benefits and Culture

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

Get In Touch

For queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Lucy Gerondis, Talent Acquisition Partner, UNSW: [e-mail]

Pre-Employment Checks

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:-

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.