Director, Development Major Gifts

Job No.:693449

Location:Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration:3-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration:$227857 pa Level 10C (plus 17% employer superannuation) although a competitive package may be applied for an experienced candidate

• Shape the next era of major giving at Monash University
• Lead and empower a high performing team of major gift fundraisers
• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University

The Opportunity

Monash Advancement is driving unprecedented levels of advocacy philanthropy and alumni engagement both nationally and globally. Through meaningful engagement opportunities for our global network of alumni donors and stakeholders we enable Monash to deliver world-class education and research with transformative impact. Building on the success of our first billion-dollar campaign #ChangeItForFutureGenerations we continue to strengthen connections that elevate the Universitys profile reputation and capacity for positive change.

As the Director Development Major Gifts you will play a pivotal high-profile role in shaping this next era of growth by leading a high-performing team to secure transformational philanthropic support. Reporting to the Senior Director Integrated Philanthropy you will oversee key fundraising programs and bring a university-wide perspective to champion major gift strategies ($100000 to $5M). In addition to inspiring coaching and managing a team of fundraisers you will personally manage a portfolio of high-value prospects serving as a trusted strategic advisor to Deans and senior leadership across the University.

We are seeking an accomplished visionary fundraising leader with a proven track record of securing major gifts within large complex environments. You bring exceptional relationship management and consulting skills alongside the strategic capability required to identify high-impact funding opportunities as well as helping to design and execute key initiatives for Monashs next comprehensive campaign. You excel at leading coaching and empowering high-performing teams with a genuine passion for developing emerging talent and building a collaborative high-trust culture.

If you are ready to drive high-impact fundraising on a global scale this role provides the platform to elevate our Major Gifts program mentor future leaders and help write the next chapter of Monashs philanthropic story.

About Monash University

At Monash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something ground breaking a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95000 students four Australian campuses and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the worlds best tertiary institutions. We rank in the worlds top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Learn more about Monash.

Today we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs. Your application should include a cover letter and CV.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilities neurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us at in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Michelle Turner Senior Director Advancement Strategy and Operations

Position Description:Director Development - Major Gifts

Applications Close: Sunday 16 August 2026 11:55pm AEST

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