Senior Development Manager - HASS
Job No.: 679451
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $135,417 - $143,738 p.a. HEW Level 9 (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
The Advancement team has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and strategic fundraising professional to step into the role of Senior Development Manager – HASS. In this key position, you will lead efforts to secure major and principal gifts of $100k - $1m, while building deep, productive relationships across the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences faculties. This is your chance to help shape the next chapter of Monash’s philanthropic impact from within our dynamic university community.
This position will be responsible for developing and executing a high-impact fundraising strategy aligned with university and faculty goals, managing a portfolio of 60–100 prospects with a focus on securing major gifts. You’ll lead efforts to strengthen stakeholder engagement, provide expert guidance to faculty executives, and oversee key fundraising projects that inform strategic decision-making and business growth. You’ll also provide strategic leadership and mentoring to the Development Manager – HASS, while working closely with Deans, senior faculty members, alumni, and Advancement teams to build meaningful donor relationships and champion philanthropic success across the university.
To be successful in this role you will have a proven track record of major gift fundraising within complex organisations, and a talent for building trusted, high-value relationships. Your strategic mindset, combined with exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, will enable you to design and deliver effective campaigns that inspire lasting support. Strong leadership capability, along with experience in driving data-informed decisions, will ensure you thrive in this fast-paced and collaborative environment.
About Monash University
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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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To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
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: Kris McKay, Deputy Director, Development - University Fundraising, +61 447 331 556
Position Description: Senior Development Manager - HASS
Applications Close: Wednesday 21 May 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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