Senior Philanthropy Administration Officer

• ​Full time, fixed-term contract until 31st July 2024
• Contribute to a philanthropy administration programme
• Base Salary $104,633 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

As our Senior Philanthropy Administration Officer in the Advancement Portfolio, you will use your excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills to work effectively on philanthropy administration activities with colleagues across the University. Your ability to effectively collaborate with a range of stakeholders to facilitate spend planning and the timely, effective, and compliant implementation of gifts across the University will be paramount.

This is a hands-on role, requiring a high degree of initiative and judgement in planning your work. You will see your project management skills come to life in this role, as you work closely with multiple teams, and deal with competing priorities. The responsibilities this role will provide an opportunity to be involved in significant and impactful activity at the University.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• support the consolidation of knowledge related to a gift, ensuring the proper transfer to stakeholders responsible for implementation and successful delivery
• work with gift recipient areas to drive the development, approval, and implementation of spend pans and budgets for philanthropic gifts
• work with our Office of General Counsel and Philanthropy Accounting teams to support trust and financial compliance
• contribute to the design and development of processes and materials to support the philanthropy administration model.

About you

• experience working with a diverse group of key stakeholders on large or complex projects
• fantastic initiative and sound judgement
• a keen eye for detail and accuracy, taking pride in delivering high-quality work
• excellent project management skills, with a general understanding of a project lifecycle
• an ability to deliver on multiple streams of work at once, highlighting your highly-organised work ethic
• financial literacy and experience in budget management
• exposure to CRM systems, salesforce experience highly advantageous
• experience working in a complex organization.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

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.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Sarah Scott, Recruitment Consultant, by email to [email protected]

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Applications Close

Sunday 18 February 2024 11:59 PM