Foundation Manager

Educate Plus; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive resources and facilities

Professional development opportunities

Travel opportunities

Collegial community of professionals

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Scotch College is seeking a Foundation Manager to lead governance, administration and operations of the College Foundation. You will partner with College leaders and Foundation Directors to advance fundraising priorities and philanthropic initiatives, strengthening donor engagement and creating meaningful legacies for future generations.

Joining a historic independent school, you will oversee budgets, annual plans, reporting and analytics, while cultivating relationships with major donors,

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising operations, advancement, philanthropy or governance.
• Strong governance, compliance and reporting knowledge.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance, compliance and operations of the Scotch College Foundation.
• Coordinate Board and committees through administration, reporting and governance processes.
• Manage budgets, annual planning, reporting and key operational activities.

Skills

Governance

Donor relations

Fundraising

CRM management

Data reporting

Education

Tertiary qualification in business/communications/fundraising

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Scotch College

Hawthorn, VIC

Posted on: 5 November 2026

Closing date: 20 November, 2026

An exceptional opportunity exists for an outstanding governance, advancement and fundraising professional to join Scotch College as the Foundation Manager.

Working at the heart of one of Australia’s leading educational institutions, this newly created role offers the opportunity to help shape the philanthropic future of the College and strengthen the Foundation’s impact to create opportunities for current and future Scotch boys.

Established in 1973 as Australia’s first independent school foundation, the Scotch College Foundation has been instrumental in enhancing facilities, supporting the provision of scholarships, preserving the College’s rich heritage and growing endowments that expand access to a Scotch education. For more than 50 years, the Foundation has played a vital role in advancing the College’s vision and long‑term sustainability.

As Foundation Manager, you will build on this history and provide leadership of the Foundation’s operations, governance and administration, while supporting the delivery of key fundraising and philanthropic initiatives. Working closely with College leaders, the Foundation Directors and the Foundation team, you will help strengthen the Foundation’s impact and support initiatives that will leave a meaningful legacy for future generations.

About The Role

• Lead the governance, compliance and operations of the Scotch College Foundation
• Coordinate and support the Foundation Board and committees through effective administration, reporting and governance processes
• Manage Foundation budgets, annual planning, reporting and key operational and administrative activities
• Partner with the Head of Advancement to deliver fundraising and philanthropic priorities
• Identify and support major donor, trust and foundation fundraising opportunities
• Lead donor stewardship, recognition and engagement initiatives
• Oversee Foundation communications and publications, including annual reports, impact reports and quarterly Foundation updates
• Manage the Foundation CRM, data integrity and fundraising analytics and reporting
• Provide strategic insights and analysis to inform fundraising and donor engagement activities
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the Scotch community, including donors, alumni, volunteers and other stakeholders
• Guide and develop Foundation staff, promoting a collaborative and high‑performing culture

About You

You are a highly organised and relationship‑focused professional with experience in fundraising, advancement, governance, philanthropy or a related field.

You understand that successful philanthropy is built on strong governance, trusted relationships, excellent stewardship and a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for donors and supporters.

You Will Bring

• Commitment to the mission and values of Scotch College
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal, relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising operations, advancement, philanthropy, governance or a related discipline
• Experience supporting Boards, committees or governance structures
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance and reporting requirements
• Demonstrated experience managing fundraising databases, CRM systems, donor data and reporting
• Knowledge of major gifts, capital campaigns, bequests and endowment fundraising
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with a high degree of attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Well‑developed IT skills, with knowledge of the MS Office suite
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within deadlines
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, trust and integrity
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, communications, fundraising, governance or a related discipline
• Experience working within an independent school, education, university or not‑for‑profit environment (desirable)
• Membership of Educate Plus, CASE and/or Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) (desirable)
• Relevant qualifications and/or training in child safety and wellbeing (or willing to obtain)
• Current WWCC (Employee)
• Full Australian working rights

About Us

We are a leader of boys’ education in Australia, renowned for exceptional teaching and learning and our commitment to educating boys to become good men. Our boys are engaged in a breadth of academic and co‑curricular opportunities, enabling them to discover their purpose and passion and enlightening them to shape a better future.

We value our staff as fundamental to the success of this mission, investing in them to inspire excellence in our boys.

Key Benefits

• Extensive resources and facilities
• Opportunities for enriching professional and personal development, including travel
• Vibrant, collegial community of like‑minded professionals
• Generous leave entitlements and salary package options
• Comprehensive staff wellness program, including gym and swimming pool access, yoga sessions, interest groups and an extensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Easy access via public transport and onsite parking

Support of the College’s Christian heritage is an expectation of all staff.

Scotch College is committed to the protection of all children and young people from all forms of abuse. All staff are required to provide referee, proof of identity and academic qualifications checks prior to employment. Adherence to the College’s child‑safety practices, Code of Conduct and completion of regular child safe and other related training is mandatory for continued employment.