• Full-time,fixed term until Feb 2027for a self-motivated and highly organised Gift Implementation Officer to join the Advancement Portfolio and maximise philanthropic impact for the University 

• Located at Camperdown/Darlington campus 

• HEO 5 Base Salary starting from $89,755 + 17% superannuation 

When you join the University of Sydney, you become an integral part of a community in which you are fully supported to achieve your career ambitions.You’llbe in a workplace where development is encouraged, and intellectual pursuits foster a sense of purpose and confidence. 

The Gift Implementation team drives thetimely,strategicand compliant implementation of philanthropically funded initiatives by recipient areas to increase donor confidence and repeat giving. 

This is an exciting time to join the most successful fundraising team in Australia! Following the nation’s first $1 billion-dollar fundraising campaign, the Advancement portfolio is ready to embark on their next campaign.

The Gift Implementation Officer willassistthe Gift Implementation Manager in all gift implementation activities (gift feasibility analysis, supporting gift acceptance and processing, gift establishment and delivery, gift implementation advisory, capability development). The role drives the efficient andtimelyadministration of gifts and implementation by recipient areas. 

About you 
 The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Gift Implementation Officer who:            

• will work closely with Development Officers to gather and formally document background knowledge on new significant and other strategic gifts tofacilitatecompliant andtimelygift implementation via recipient areas 

• will support the Gift Implementation Team in providing input into the feasibility of potential gift opportunities to ensure that they are deliverable and align with the University's gift acceptance policy 

• isaccurate, has exceptional attention to detail and is highly organised. Has planning, analysis and communication skills together with the ability to work according to strict deadlines and manage competing priorities 

• has excellent administrative skills, coupled with a general understanding of the project life cycle, project documentation, projectstandardsand methodologies. 

About us 
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 $1BN fundraising campaign and embarking on the next, the team is not only the finest performing, but its success alsofacilitatesthe largest real-world impact that philanthropic giving makes possible. 

Since itsinception175 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all, and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to philanthropy and underpin our long-term strategy for excellence and growth.We’reAustralia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students. 
 
How to apply 
Intending applicants are welcome to seek further information about the position and for recruitment-related enquiries, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Sarah Scott Recruitment Partner (Advancement Portfolio), at  sarah.scott@sydney.edu.au
  

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.