Gifts in Wills Manager - Vacancy Details

Overview

Our Gifts-in-Wills Manager is responsible for the development and management of WIMR's Gifts in Wills program, which underpins our sustainable fundraising strategy. A hands‑on role requiring strategic leadership, proven fundraising capability, exceptional relationship skills, and high-level communications expertise.

This role sits within the Development & Engagement team and works collaboratively with the Development Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Community Manager, Fundraising Coordinator and Content Specialist to promote the impact of Gifts in Wills at WIMR to meet research funding goals.

The successful candidate will establish a clear and compelling donor value proposition and engagement strategy to attract and retain supporters who leave a gift in their will to WIMR. This role requires long‑term relationship building and stewardship, as well as strict adherence to rules and regulations around wills and estate management.

A critical part of the role is building on WIMR’s outstanding reputation for excellence in medical research and clinical translation, reflecting this in the organisation’s Gifts in Wills communications and interactions. The Gifts in Wills Manager will position WIMR confidently and consistently in the medical research landscape, ensuring our external presence matches the quality and impact of our scientific achievements.

The Gifts in Wills Manager will steward a community of supporters who recognise both our track record of delivering impact and the remarkable potential still to be realised in this vibrant, pivotal part of Sydney.

Qualifications and Skills

- Proven experience in fundraising, planned giving, development, or advancement within research, health, higher‑education, or similar complex organisations.
- Demonstrated success in securing major Gifts in Wills, cultivating legacy donors relationships, and building sustainable bequest pipelines.
- Strong background in communications, marketing, or brand management, with experience developing compelling legacy giving propositions and campaigns.
- Experience working effectively with Boards, senior executives, and governance structures, with a clear understanding of fundraising ethics and compliance.
- Ability to interpret and communicate scientific and clinical concepts to diverse audiences, including donors and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated capability in building effective systems and processes that support scalable Gifts in Wills engagement, stewardship, and administration.

Personal Qualities

- Exceptional written, visual, and verbal communication skills,



with the ability to craft persuasive legacy narratives and support organisational storytelling.
- Strong relationship‑building capability, with a collaborative and empathetic approach to engaging donors in sensitive legacy conversations.
- High integrity, initiative, and sound judgment, with the ability to manage sensitive information and complex estate matters.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, excellence, and high‑quality execution across all engagement and development functions.

About WIMR

At the Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR), we focus on tackling real‑world health challenges through research that leads to tangible clinical outcomes. Our work spans cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, and neurological conditions, with the goal of turning scientific breakthroughs into treatments that improve lives.

We specialise in precision medicine, leveraging advanced technologies such as gene and cell therapies, bacteriophage and plasmid therapies, islet transplantation, bioinformatics, regenerative medicine, and genomics. Our discoveries progress to first‑in‑human clinical trials through partnerships with the Westmead Health Precinct and national collaborators, ensuring rapid translation into patient care. Beyond the clinic, we work closely with industry partners to bridge gaps in healthcare, ensuring that new therapies and innovations reach those who need them most, on a global scale.

Why Join Us

- Unmatched Clinical Access and Global Impact – Conduct research with direct access to patient samples and clinical networks within the Westmead Health Precinct, ensuring rapid translation of discoveries into real‑world treatments that benefit diverse populations.
- Collaborative and High‑Impact Research Environment – Be part of a multidisciplinary team of leading scientists and clinician‑researchers, tackling complex health challenges and turning precision medicine innovations into transformative therapies.
- Cutting‑Edge Technology and Infrastructure – Work in a state‑of‑the‑art research facility equipped with world‑leading platforms and specialised research capabilities. Our cutting‑edge resources support biobanking, bioinformatics, bioresources, cytometry, electron microscopy,



genomics, histology, imaging, preclinical imaging, and biomedical proteomics, enabling groundbreaking discoveries and medical advancements. Our latest technological investments include:
- Xenium and CytAssist – Combining genomics with ultra‑high‑resolution imaging to map individual cells in tissue biopsies, aiding precision treatments for transplant rejection and disease progression.
- Rhapsody System – Analysing the genetic signatures of thousands of individual cells at once, identifying critical drug‑resistant tumour cells and advancing cancer and transplant therapies.
- QIAcuity Digital PCR System – Enabling ultra‑sensitive detection of genetic material, allowing for early disease detection and precise patient monitoring for infections and genetic disorders.
- VS200 Slide Scanner – Enhancing microscopic imaging contrast for detailed disease analysis, accelerating early diagnosis and treatment development, particularly in cancer research.
- World‑Class Facilities and Work Environment – Conduct research in a modern, award‑winning, and architecturally designed building, featuring a professional café, secure bike storage, showering amenities, and state‑of‑the‑art laboratories and equipment, providing a comfortable and well‑equipped setting for innovation and collaboration.
- Professional growth opportunities through engagement with early‑mid career researcher groups, clinical trial networking group, data networking group and events delivered.
- Flexible work arrangement (via agreement with management)
- Close to public transport, including the Parramatta Light Rail.
- Not‑for‑profit ability to salary sacrifice for tax benefits.
- Option for novated leasing.
- Paid parental leave program.
- Access to employee assistance program

Flexible Role with Competitive Salary

This is a part‑time role with flexibility on working hours for the right candidate. The base salary is $125,000 full‑time equivalent and will be adjusted dependant on working hours agreed.

The Westmead Institute for Medical Research is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision to improve health outcomes.

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