Institute for Molecular Bioscience

Full‑time, fixed‑term position for 5 years. Based at our St.Lucia location.

About This Chance

The Associate Vice‑President, Advancement is a senior leadership role within the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB), responsible for shaping and delivering a strategic fundraising and external engagement agenda that accelerates IMB’s world‑leading research impact. Working in close partnership with UQ’s Advancement and Community Engagement team, this role leads philanthropic strategy, manages high‑value donor relationships, and mentors a high‑performing advancement team. It is an opportunity to influence at scale, collaborating with visionary researchers, senior leaders, and diverse external partners to create meaningful change together.

About You

Strategic and relationship‑driven philanthropy leader with a strong track record of securing major and principal gifts in complex, mission‑led environments. Deep knowledge of the Australian fundraising landscape, ideally within research or higher education, and confident engaging senior executives, philanthropic supporters and diverse external partners. Strong leadership capability, experience developing high‑performing teams,



and the ability to translate compelling research and impact stories into meaningful philanthropic investment. Highly collaborative and data‑informed, with clear communication, influence and purpose, and motivated by creating change through partnership and impact.

Benefits

- Up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave
- 17% superannuation
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Health and wellbeing programs
- Heavily discounted Study for Staff programme
- On‑campus childcare
- Affordable parking
- Salary packaging

How to Apply

To learn more about this opportunity, including remuneration and how to apply, please contact Jocelyn Kelty, Director, or Julie Baker, Senior Consultant at Richmond Associates, by telephone at +61 (0) or email at Please do not submit an application via this job posting. Applications close Friday 14August2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R‑65359).

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📌 Associate Vice-President, Advancement (Australia)
🏢 University Of Queensland
📍 Australia