We now have an exciting new fixed-term opportunity for an Associate Director of Development until March 2029.

Through developing relationships with the alumni and donors of St John's College you will raise philanthropic support for scholarships, facilities, or sustainability of the College. The Associate Director of Development is responsible for raising major financial gifts that will support St John’s College within the University of Sydney.

With support from across the team and the leadership, you will build relationships through face‑to‑face meetings with donors, alumni, and friends of the College. The most unexpected conversations will lead to great things. Your work could give a student the opportunity to study at the oldest university in Australia thanks to a donation towards scholarship support, or could ensure the continuation of the second‑oldest residential college in Australia.

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 an Associate Director of Development, St John’s College who has:

- A background in major gifts , with a demonstrated ability to identify and negotiate multi‑6 figure plus gift opportunities
- a solid track record of achievement and meeting stretch financial targets
- demonstrated relationship building and strong leadership skills with the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders
- can work autonomously and is naturally a high‑achiever and driven by success both professionally and personally
- has highly developed emotional intelligence , you are self‑aware with exceptional interpersonal skills
- demonstrated mentoring/coaching of junior development colleagues
- has superior time‑management, prioritisation, and organisation skills

About the University





The Advancement Portfolio team at the University of Sydney is one of the most successful fundraising programs in Australian higher education. Having completed the nation's first $1 BN fundraising campaign and embarking on the next, the team is not only the finest performing, its success facilitates the largest real‑world impact that philanthropic giving makes possible.

About St John’s College

Founded in 1857, St John’s College is the oldest Catholic and second‑oldest residential college at the University of Sydney. It offers a co‑educational, supportive community of about 260 undergraduate and postgraduate students. It is distinguished by its grand Gothic Revival architecture, robust academic tutoring, and vibrant social culture.

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of mandatory pre‑employment or background checks 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 that 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.

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📌 Associate Director of Development (City of Sydney)
🏢 University Of Sydney
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