Head of Advancement

Presbyterian Ladies' College Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful campus on 16 hectares in a 


onsite staff parking

Salary packaging options

Professional and personal development

State-of-the-art resources and spaces

Job summary

Presbyterian Ladies’ College Melbourne in Burwood, Melbourne, seeks a Head of Advancement to shape our future and lead a professional advancement team. You will strengthen relationships with students, families, alumnae and donors, growing philanthropic support in alignment with the College’s mission.

You will report to the Principal and serve on the Senior Executive Team, driving initiatives that enhance the College’s profile, reputation and long-term sustainability.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification required.
• Experience leading an Advancement function, ideally in education or similar environment.
• Experience leading and mentoring diverse teams to grow philanthropic engagement.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver a contemporary advancement strategy aligned with the College's vision.
• Lead a highly professional team in service, engagement and relationship management.
• Foster engagement with students, families, alumnae and donors to grow philanthropic support.
• Collaborate with the Principal and Senior Executive Team to strengthen the College's profile and sustainability.

Skills

Donor relations

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

• Shape an Advancement strategy that supports our College’s future aspirations
• Build meaningful relationships with donors, alumnae, families and the wider community
• Full-time, 5-year fixed term role, located at our beautiful campus in Burwood

Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) is a leading ELC to Year 12 Christian independent day and boarding school with a focus on the development of the whole person that includes an outstanding academic tradition, an international outlook and strong pastoral and co-curricular programs.

THE ROLE

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a leading independent girls’ school as Head of Advancement, and play a pivotal role in shaping our future.

Reporting to the Principal and serving as a member of the Senior Executive Team, this is an influential leadership position responsible for strengthening relationships across the College community, enhancing the College's profile and reputation, and driving initiatives that support long-term growth and sustainability.

The role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver a contemporary advancement strategy that aligns with the College's vision and values while leading a highly professional team committed to excellence in service, engagement and relationship management.

The successful candidate will work closely with students, families, alumnae, donors, staff and key stakeholders to foster engagement, grow philanthropic support and create meaningful connections with the College.

Please see the attached Position Description and Candidate Recruitment Pack to learn more about the role, and take a moment to discover what makes the PLC community so specialhere

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will hold a relevant tertiary qualification and have experience leading an Advancement function, ideally within education or a similar environment.

You will have experience leading and mentoring diverse teams, with a demonstrated ability to build meaningful relationships that grow philanthropic engagement and support, and inspire a culture of giving.

You are a values-driven professional with a genuine commitment to education and the College’s mission, bringing strategic thinking, strong communication skills, sound judgement and integrity, and the ability to manage complex projects and stakeholder relationships with confidence, flexibility and care.

If this sounds like you, please introduce yourself to us.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT PLC

• beautiful school grounds set on 16 hectares in a parkland setting, providing a picturesque and peaceful environment for students and staff to learn and socialise
• onsite staff parking, plus easy access to public transport and major arterials
• generous leave entitlements
• opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development
• access to salary packaging options
• access to state-of-the-art resources and spaces, including our Joan Montgomery sports, aquatic and fitness centre
• free coffee on Wednesdays
• and more…

Applications close 9am Friday 4 December 2026. Interviews will be scheduled shortly following the closing date.

All staff must commit to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards. The successful applicant will be required to hold and maintain an Employee Working With Children Check (WWCC) and undertake a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

PLC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all of its staff, where they feel welcomed, safe and respected.

• Candidate Recruitment Pack: Head of Advancement
• Position Description: Head of Advancement