Advancement Manager, Health & Sciences

As an experienced fundraiser (or Business Development Manager with strong stakeholder management experience) you will provide strategic focus and leadership on designing and implementing fundraising strategies and work closely with University Executive leads to build and maintain relationships with external prospects and donors.

You will join our purpose-led Advancement team at an exciting 2023 Griffith publicly launched its first comprehensive philanthropy campaign The Campaign to Create a Brighter Future for All with a ground-breaking dual goal of fundraising and alumni engagement. This last year has been one of milestone celebrations: weve reached our target of raising $125 million; weve exceeded our alumni engagement goal (reaching a total of 110000 alumni); and also celebrated 50 years of teaching at Griffith. Having surpassed the campaign goals we are now considering the next ambitious stage of the Brighter Futures Campaign and we are excited to bring an exceptional individual into the Advancement portfolio to support further transformative fundraising initiatives.

About you
We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Advancement Manager with demonstrable experience in fundraising delivering strategic priorities and managing a high-level portfolios with stakeholder management.  You may be looking for a career change to leverage your transferable skills and expertise in account management business development and relationship management. 

The successful candidate will also:

• Be accustomed to working to targets driven by impact and outcomes; have excellent people and communication skills and be client focussed. 
• Demonstrate an ability to effectively liaise and work with senior executive staff and academics.
• Proactively engage and collaborate with leaders to identify projects that require philanthropic support.  
• Demonstrate an ability to build and manage a portfolio of existing and prospective donors. 
• Demonstrate experience in preparing complex philanthropic proposals campaign materials and stewardship information for major gift prospects and donors. 

If you exude the skills professionalism drive and attitude to not just make it but make it matter we want to hear from you!  

What we can offer
This is a continuing full-time position primarily based at Griffith University Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith Universitys campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full-time equivalent base salary for a HEW Level 8 is in the range $117579 - $132273 per annum plus 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $137567 - $154759 per annum.

Additional Information :

Why Griffith
As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities

How to apply
At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe respectful and inclusive community for alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025) Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About you section above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights.  Visa sponsorship is not possible for this position.  

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role or for a confidential discussion please contact Mr Allan McLardy Associate Director Development on

For further application and recruitment advice please contact Theresa Burke Talent Acquisition Partner on 

Closing date:  Monday 25 May 2026 at 11.59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time