Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Full-time (100%), Permanent position
Base salary will be in the range $104,616.68 - $113,920.12 + 17% super (HEW Level 7)
Based at our St Lucia Campus - Brisbane
About This Opportunity
We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Senior Advancement Coordinator. In this role you will play a key role in delivering alumni engagement and Leadership Annual Giving initiatives across EAIT. You will lead targeted outreach, events, and communications, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and promote best practice in educational philanthropy as part of a collaborative, high-performing team. You will be required to travel for events and work after hours or on weekends from time to time.
Key responsibilities will include:
Engagement: Plan and deliver high-impact alumni and donor engagement initiatives across EAIT, leading events, communications, and fundraising activities. Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders, support EAIT alumni councils, and develop systems to track and enhance engagement outcomes.
Fundraising and Relationship Management: Cultivate and manage key donor relationships to drive Leadership Annual Giving outcomes, including prospect identification and stewardship. Develop and monitor fundraising campaigns, coordinate donor engagement activities, and implement targeted stewardship strategies to strengthen relationships and enhance annual giving performance.
Collaboration/Support: Provide leadership and guidance to engagement staff across EAIT, supporting the delivery of aligned engagement and fundraising activities. Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships across Advancement and Community Engagement and the wider University to support a cohesive One-UQ approach.
About You
A tertiary qualification with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience, or extensive work experience/specialist expertise in community engagement, events management and/or marketing and communications.
Demonstrated success in leading the design and delivery of high-quality events and activities within designated budgets. Experience in events management is essential.
Advanced organisational and planning skills including excellent attention to detail and accuracy, the ability to use initiative, prioritise own workload, solve complex problems and meet strict deadlines.
A comprehensive understanding of fundraising and alumni relations principles, with experience applying these to advance donor, alumni and volunteer engagement outcomes.
Strong understanding of marketing and communications principles, with experience applying data-driven evaluation and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance engagement and fundraising impact.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, build and sustain strategic relationships, handle sensitive information with sound judgment, and effectively communicate and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
High-level proficiency in the use of a wide range of computer applications (particularly Microsoft Excel). Knowledge and use of databases or CRM systems. Experience using the Raiser’s Edge database would be an advantage, although not essential.
Experience in a tertiary environment is desirable.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.
Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Weston Bruner via w.bruner@uq.edu.au For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We are also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close on Monday, 1 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-65160).
