Senior Advancement Coordinator at University of Queensland

City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Aug, 26

Salary

113920.12

Posted On

24 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Alumni Engagement, Fundraising, Event Management, Stakeholder Management, Donor Stewardship, Marketing Communications, CRM Systems, Microsoft Excel, Project Planning, Relationship Management, Budget Management, Data-driven Evaluation

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology Full-time (100%), Permanent position Base salary will be in the range $104,616.68 - $113,920.12 + 17% super (HEW Level 7) Based at our St Lucia Campus - Brisbane About This Opportunity We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Senior Advancement Coordinator. In this role you will play a key role in delivering alumni engagement and Leadership Annual Giving initiatives across EAIT. You will lead targeted outreach, events, and communications, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and promote best practice in educational philanthropy as part of a collaborative, high-performing team. You will be required to travel for events and work after hours or on weekends from time to time. Key responsibilities will include: Engagement: Plan and deliver high-impact alumni and donor engagement initiatives across EAIT, leading events, communications, and fundraising activities. Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders, support EAIT alumni councils, and develop systems to track and enhance engagement outcomes. Fundraising and Relationship Management: Cultivate and manage key donor relationships to drive Leadership Annual Giving outcomes, including prospect identification and stewardship. Develop and monitor fundraising campaigns, coordinate donor engagement activities, and implement targeted stewardship strategies to strengthen relationships and enhance annual giving performance. Collaboration/Support: Provide leadership and guidance to engagement staff across EAIT, supporting the delivery of aligned engagement and fundraising activities. Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships across Advancement and Community Engagement and the wider University to support a cohesive One-UQ approach. About You A tertiary qualification with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience, or extensive work experience/specialist expertise in community engagement, events management and/or marketing and communications. Demonstrated success in leading the design and delivery of high-quality events and activities within designated budgets. Experience in events management is essential. Advanced organisational and planning skills including excellent attention to detail and accuracy, the ability to use initiative, prioritise own workload, solve complex problems and meet strict deadlines. A comprehensive understanding of fundraising and alumni relations principles, with experience applying these to advance donor, alumni and volunteer engagement outcomes. Strong understanding of marketing and communications principles, with experience applying data-driven evaluation and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance engagement and fundraising impact. Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, build and sustain strategic relationships, handle sensitive information with sound judgment, and effectively communicate and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. High-level proficiency in the use of a wide range of computer applications (particularly Microsoft Excel). Knowledge and use of databases or CRM systems. Experience using the Raiser’s Edge database would be an advantage, although not essential. Experience in a tertiary environment is desirable. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available. Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging. Interested? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Weston Bruner via w.bruner@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Other Information Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We are also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623. Applications close on Monday, 1 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-65160). The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

Responsibilities

Lead alumni engagement and Leadership Annual Giving initiatives through targeted outreach, events, and communications. Cultivate donor relationships and collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive educational philanthropy outcomes.