Job Description

As an ambitious and passionate fundraiser (or Business Development Manager with strong stakeholder management experience), you will provide strategic focus and leadership on designing and implementing fundraising strategies and work closely with University Executive leads to build and maintain relationships with external prospects and donors.

You will join our purpose-led Advancement team at an exciting time. In 2023, Griffith publicly launched its first comprehensive philanthropy campaign, The Campaign to Create a Brighter Future for All, with a ground-breaking dual goal of fundraising and alumni engagement. This last year has been one of milestone celebrations: we’ve reached our target of raising $125 million; we’ve exceeded our alumni engagement goal (reaching a total of 110,000 alumni); and also celebrated 50 years of teaching at Griffith. Having surpassed the campaign goals, we are now considering the next ambitious stage of the Brighter Futures Campaign, and we are excited to bring an exceptional individual into the Advancement portfolio to support further transformative fundraising initiatives.

About you

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Advancement Manager with demonstrable experience in fundraising, delivering strategic priorities and managing high-level portfolios with stakeholder management. You may be looking for a career change to leverage your transferable skills and expertise in account management, business development and relationship management.

The successful candidate will also:

- Be accustomed to working to targets, driven by impact and outcomes; have excellent people and communication skills and be client focussed.
- Ability to effectively liaise and work with senior executive staff and academics.
- Proactively engage and collaborate with leaders to identify projects that require philanthropic support.




- Ability to build and manage a portfolio of existing and prospective donors.
- Experience in preparing complex philanthropic proposals, campaign materials and stewardship information for major gift prospects and donors.

If you exude the skills, professionalism, drive and attitude to not just make it but make it matter, we want to hear from you!

What we can offer

This is a continuing, full time position primarily based at Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range

The base salary for a HEW Level 8 is in the range $117,579 - $132,273 per annum, plus 17% superannuation. The total package will be in the range $137,567 - $154,759 per annum.

Additional Information

Why Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

- Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
- Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
- Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights. Visa sponsorship is not possible for this position.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role or for a confidential discussion, please contact Ms Louisa Nash, Senior Development Manager, Advancement on

For application queries, please contact Theresa Burke, Talent Acquisition Partner on

Closing date: Monday, 24 August 2026 at 11.59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

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🏢 Griffith University Employees, Location, Alumni
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