Dear all,

The University of Sydney is currently seeking a Development Manager, Museums. For more information and at apply, visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 1451/0714.

DIVISION OF ALUMNI AND DEVELOPMENT, MUSEUMS & CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT

REFERENCE NO. 1451/0714

· Develop key relationships with major donors

· Support the development of a new art and culture precinct

· Full-time fixed term two years, remuneration package: $109K-$123K p.a. which includes leave loading and up to 17% super

The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7300 permanent staff, supporting over 50,000 students.

The Alumni and Development Division operates a shared services model of alumni and development operations across faculties/divisions. The Development Office is responsible for providing the direction, co-ordination and management of the fundraising programs for the University, including the Sydney Development Fund, major gift programs, a robust and comprehensive bequest program, all supporting a $600M University-wide fundraising campaign that is currently in progress.

We are seeking a Development Manager, Museums to manage and nurture philanthropic relationships with potential donors with an interest in the visual arts, fine arts, history, museums and culture. The primary objective of the role will be securing with major philanthropic gifts that support the development of a new art and culture precinct as part of the University’s 2020 Master plan.

Reporting to the Director of Development, Sydney Conservatorium of Music with a dotted reporting line to the Director, Museums and Cultural Engagement, you will:

· take a leadership role in the management of the units’ portfolio of prospective individual and corporate donors

· develop and execute plans for solicitation of each prospect in the portfolio for a major gift

· ensure existing donors are well-stewarded and appropriately recognised by the unit and the broader University

· lead major gift activity at all stages, including the development of a portfolio of funding opportunities.

To be successful in this role you will have:

· an ability to "ask and close" fundraising commitments

· strong relationship skills in working with individuals and corporations

· ability to think strategically and provide robust, strategic advice on fundraising strategy.

This highly-visible role will engage your natural “consultative selling” talents and ability to connect with people to build lasting relationships which generate major gifts for the development of a new cultural museums complex for the University.

Remuneration package: $109,610 - $123,615 p.a. (which includes a base salary of $92,621 - $104,456 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).

General enquiries can be directed to Ugo De Gori on 02 8627 1234.

CLOSING DATE: 3 August 2014

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged. The University of Sydney has also established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.