Ormond College, The University of Melbourne

Parkville, Victoria

Posted on: 3 November 2026

Closing date: 23 November, 2026

Ormond College is a dynamic and thriving community, dedicated to fostering an enriching living and learning environment for students.

Ormond College is the largest residential College at the University of Melbourne and home to the Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship. Since its establishment with an extraordinary founding gift from Francis Ormond in 1881, philanthropy has been integral to the College.

To continue to grow and sustain the College’s philanthropic culture in support of its future aspirations, the College now seeks a new Director Advancement who, reporting to the Master, will be responsible for the College’s fundraising, donor relations and alumni & community relations programs A key focus of the role is the Campaign for Ormond, the College’s fundraising campaign for the expansion and heritage restoration of the Dining Hall and renewal of the southern corner of campus.

The Director





Advancement will lead the campaign to a successful close, personally managing a portfolio of principal and major donors and ensuring the campaign is supported by a strong pipeline, effective stewardship and clear reporting.

A strategic and operational leader, the successful candidate will bring a track record of cultivating and securing major and principal gifts in a campaign context. Leadership of a high-performing advancement or fundraising team and program, gained ideally with in educational organisation, will be matched by a deep passion for education and the mission of the College.

For a confidential discussion about this prospect, please contact Jocelyn Kelty, Director or Julie Baker, Senior Consultant on +61 (0)2 8218 2185, or by email at [email protected].

Further Information, Including The Is Available Here

Applications close: MONDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2026

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