28 Nov
University Of Sydney
Camperdown
With a focus on team growth, we are now recruiting for a Development Associate , Sport.
With support from across the Advancement Portfolio, you will build relationships through face-to-face meetings with donors, alumni and friends of the University. The most unexpected conversations will lead to great things. Your work will not only have a huge impact but will also be considered one of the best things the donor and you, as a fundraiser, have ever achieved during your lifetime.
About SUSF
Our mission is to be the leading provider for university-based sport, fitness and recreation services in the Asia-Pacific region.
The University of Sydney has a long and prestigious history of sport, witnessing many changes in the athletic world.
Today, Sydney Uni Sport manages and administers more than 40 sport and recreation clubs, organises sporting and recreation events and offers a comprehensive range of sporting facilities to students and the wider Sydney community
About the team
The Advancement Portfolio at the University of Sydney has Australia's most successful fundraising program in higher education. Having achieved the nation's first billion-dollar fundraising campaign and now progressing towards the next ambitious milestone, we are dedicated to facilitating significant real-world impacts through philanthropy.
About you
The University values trust, accountability and excellence and as such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Development Associate , who:
- is a natural relationship builder - you enjoy interacting with people one-on-one and fostering relationships with people at different levels and from different cultures
- has excellent communication skills, both listening and written in order to develop compelling proposals that align to a prospective donor's interests
- is strategic in their vision and can plan months, sometimes even years in advance
- has highly developed emotional intelligence - you are self-aware with exceptional interpersonal skills
- is a high-achiever and naturally driven by success both professionally and personally.
Benefits Of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding advantages:
- Flexible working arrangements and generous personal, parental and cultural leave
- Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
- Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
- Subsidised on campus parking
- Discounts on a wide range of products and services
- Career development opportunities
- And many more…
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
Intending applicants are welcome to seek further information about the position and for recruitment-related enquiries, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Sarah Scott, Recruitment Partner (Advancement Portfolio), at [email protected] or on (phone hidden)
Along with your application please write a covering letter outlining a demonstrated interest or work history in sport
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.
Navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard once logged into Workday and click on the USYD Find Jobs report to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 11:59pm, Sunday 14th December
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
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The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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Sunday 14 December 2025 11:59 PM
📌 Development Associate (Major Gifts) (Camperdown)
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