Position Description and Selection Criteria, please visit the official ANU Jobs website to download the document

Classification: Senior Manager 2
Salary package: Market-competitive salary package plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Full time, Fixed term (up to 5 years)

- Lead a diverse team of philanthropy staff
- Support philanthropic goals of our ANU donor community
- Actively contribute to the ANU strategy

Position overview

As Deputy Director, Philanthropy, you will play a pivotal leadership role within ANU Advancement, helping develop the strategies, relationships and fundraising programs that connect the aspirations of generous donors and partners with the outstanding work of the University.
This is an opportunity for an experienced fundraising leader to influence philanthropy at an institutional level - working with senior University leaders, academics, donors, prospects, foundations, corporations and external partners to unlock significant support for priorities that matter to Australia and the world.





The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia, and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.

Closing date: Sunday, 20 September 2026, 11:55PM (AEST)

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📌 Deputy Director, Philanthropy (Canberra)
🏢 The Australian National University
📍 Canberra