Deputy Director of Development, Faculty of Medicine and Health

Job Description

Deputy Director of Development, Faculty of Medicine and Health Deputy Director of Development, Faculty of Medicine and Health Apply locations Camperdown Campus time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id 0129662 About the opportunity A career defining opportunity for a senior development professional to play a lead role building fundraising revenue with the Faculty of Medicine and Health through developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program with a major gift’s focus. This position works closely with the Director Development Faculty Medicine and Health to identify and develop fundraising priorities and strategies as we grow towards building the major gifts team and diversifying our stream of activities with a specific focus. About the Faculty The Faculty of Medicine and Health comprises of 7 schools and 9 clinical schools, bringing together the areas of dentistry, medicine, medical sciences, nursing and midwifery, pharmacy, health sciences and public health to facilitate a multidisciplinary approach to solving modern day healthcare problems. By integrating the best minds and resources from our schools, clinical schools, disciplines and research bodies, the Faculty of Medicine and Health is designed to harness collaboration and translate research into education and clinical practice. About you The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Deputy Director of Development, Faculty Medicine and Health who has: substantial background in major gift fundraising, with a demonstrated ability to identify and negotiate $1 million plus gift opportunities a strong track record of achievement and meeting stretch financial targets demonstrated relationship building and strong leadership skills with the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders experience leading a team of 2 or more and can manage and drive team performance supporting the team targets as well as owning a specific pipeline highly developed emotional intelligence – self-aware with exceptional interpersonal skills the ability to work autonomously and is naturally a high-achiever and driven by success both professionally and personally demonstrated mentoring/coaching of junior development colleagues superior time-management, prioritisation and organisation skills. an understanding of, and is passionate about, health or mental health related issues About us The Advancement team at the University of Sydney is one of the most successful fundraising programs in Australian higher education. Having completed the nation’s first $1BN fundraising campaign and embarking on the next, the team is not only the finest performing, its success facilitates the largest real-world impact that philanthropic giving makes possible. Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach philanthropy and underpin our long-term strategy for excellence and growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students. Working in the Advancement team at the University you will be part of a portfolio that raises funds for scholarships, cutting edge research and makes a real and substantial contribution to the improvement of the University, and the wider world. You will be joining a world-class team that cares deeply about making a difference and is both creative and evidence-led when it comes to improving performance. This is the power of Philanthropy. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 16th March 2025 EEO statement The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 16 March 2025 11:59 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr