Development Project Officer

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Duration: 12-month fixed-term contract
• Remuneration: Level 7: $118,483 - $128,233 + 17% super + Leave Loading
• Location: UNSW Kensington Campus

About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community, a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:
The Development Project Officer sits within the Development team partnering with the faculties of Law & Justice, Arts, Design & Architecture and the UNSW Business School. The role maximises the capacity of frontline fundraisers by coordinating and delivering high-quality, portfolio-specific donor communications, stewardship, cultivation and engagement activities, alongside fundraising operations that strengthen donor relationships and maximise the effectiveness of UNSW’s Development team.

Working independently and collaboratively with professional and academic colleagues, you will manage a diverse range of projects and complement support provided by the Development Coordinator, Advancement Services and Advancement Programs teams.

The role reports to the Head of Development and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities Summary:

• Develop high-quality donor communications and materials, including proposals, impact reports, stewardship updates and acknowledgements, in collaboration with Development colleagues and academic staff.
• Prepare clear and concise internal briefings, talking points and background materials to support donor and prospect engagement by Development Managers, Deans and senior University stakeholders.
• Coordinate stewardship and engagement activities across team portfolios, including donor reporting, scholarship stewardship, donor visits and engagement events.
• Support fundraising operations, CRM records, reporting, donor research and portfolio data.
• Independently manage assigned projects, anticipating needs and progressing work with sound judgement, minimal supervision and to deadlines.
• Partner with the Head of Development and Development Managers to coordinate operational, stewardship and engagement activities that maximise fundraising effectiveness.

For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Position Description at JOBS@UNSW.

Skills and Experience Summary:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with experience preparing high-quality proposals, reports, donor communications and executive briefings.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships, work collaboratively and influence stakeholders across diverse internal and external groups.
• Sound judgement, discretion and professionalism when managing sensitive relationships and confidential information.
• Highly organised, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate requirements, prioritise competing demands and work independently.
• Experience using CRM systems such as Raiser’s Edge to maintain accurate records, reporting and documentation.

Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.  Our benefits include: 

• Career development opportunities 
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments 
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period 
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How to Apply: Submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role in relation to the selection criteria (listed under ‘skills & experience’ on the PD) via the application portal before 11:30pm on the 29th of September.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch: 
For queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Lucy Gerondis, Talent Acquisition Partner, UNSW: l.gerondis@unsw.edu.au

Applications sent via email will not be accepted, please apply via the application portal.

Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:- 

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description