CareerPlan

Director of Development (Arts & Culture)

Camperdown Campus, AUFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-11
Visa sponsorship offered

Core

Senior leadership role driving fundraising success for the University's Arts and Culture portfolio, including the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University Schools, and University Museums.

Role type

Senior Director of Development (Arts and Culture)

Builds

Major and principal gifts for scholarships, research, and university improvement within the Arts and Culture sector.

Domain

Higher Education / Philanthropy / Arts and Culture

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Major gift fundraising, strategic fundraising planning, team leadership and mentorship, donor relationship management, arts sector knowledge

Preferred skills

Experience closing $1M+ gifts, passion for the arts space

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Establish and nurture philanthropic relationships with existing and prospective donors; lead a team of Development Officers; grow a culture of philanthropy across the Faculty and Schools; close major and principal gifts.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities