Prospect Management and Research Adviser
Job No.: 679077
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $93,496 - $100,918 pa HEW Level 06 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Prospect Management and Research Adviser to join the Advancement team. In this pivotal role, you’ll help drive the University’s fundraising success by identifying and researching prospective major gift donors, and providing strategic insights that support meaningful donor engagement. Working closely with frontline fundraisers, your expertise will shape effective fundraising strategies and ensure a strong, well-managed donor pipeline.
As the Prospect Management and Research Adviser, you will be responsible for identifying and evaluating potential donors through in-depth research, strategic analysis, and data-driven recommendations. You’ll synthesise complex information from diverse sources into clear, actionable profiles, reports and prospect lists. Collaborating with frontline fundraisers, you’ll guide portfolio and pipeline management and contribute to the development of effective solicitation strategies. You’ll also support the optimisation of our CRM (Salesforce), ensuring accurate and insightful data capture, while actively contributing to the continuous improvement of research processes and procedures.
About YOU!
To be successful in this role, you will have a strong intellectual curiosity and persistence in uncovering valuable insights, paired with a keen attention to detail. Your ability to assess the relevance of complex information, apply sound judgement, and communicate findings clearly will be essential. You’ll bring strong analytical skills, proficiency with relational databases and business software, and a discreet approach to handling confidential data—all while collaborating effectively within a small, dynamic team environment.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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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.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. As part of your Cover Letter, please address Key Selection Criteria 3, 4 & 5.
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 hr-recruitment@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 background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Adrienne Calder, Manager, Prospect Management & Research, +61 3 9905 3599
Position Description: Prospect Management and Research Adviser
Applications Close: Sunday 25 May 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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