Philanthropic Project Manager Biomedical Research and Health Science

Looking forward. Giving back. We make it possible to change lives through education and research while also maintaining connections with our alumni students staff industry partners and many friends.

By nurturing and supporting those partnerships we provide a coordinated approach to developing engagement and fundraising initiatives to continue the Universitys groundbreaking research and to help our students achieve their dreams.

The Biomedical Research and Health Sciences fundraising team within the Advancement Office exists to generate philanthropic funding to support those areas of Griffith University.

The Philanthropic Project Manager Biomedical Research and Health Science is responsible under broad direction for providing highlevel operational and project management support to the Senior Advancement Manager and across the Biomedical Research and Health Science portfolio.

This role involves a combination of administrative and internally focused support as well as external engagements with donors and potential donors particularly those making leadership ($100k) and principal ($1m) gifts The contributions of this position will be crucial in fostering relationships managing projects and contributing to the growth and success of portfoliospecific programs across a dynamic and multifaceted portfolio.

As a Philanthropic Project Manager for Biomedical Research and Health Science youll be part of a team that supports colleagues taking on complex local and global challenges using your skills and experience to drive meaningful change through philanthropy. Heres how youll make it matter:

• You will work in close partnership with the Senior Development Manager to plan execute and evaluate fundraising approaches and plans for significant donors in the Biomedical Research and Health Science portfolio. The main focus will be on supporting gifts above $100k with some independent work on gifts over $25k.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of funding proposals and grant applications for principal and leadership gifts.
• Coordinate and provide support to fundraising campaigns donor engagement activities and special events which may require occasional out of hours work.
• Manage a fundraising portfolio specifically cultivating and securing gifts between $25k $500k. Maintain and enhance relationships with existing donors and prospects through regular communication stewardship activities and funding timeline management.
• Prepare and manage donor correspondence including impact reports and updates on research progress in conjunction with the Donor Relations Team. Handle enquiries from donors prospects and stakeholders in a professional and timely manner.

About you
The successful candidate will hold relevant tertiary qualifications in business; administration; marketing and communications; or biomedical or health sciences with at least four years relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant skills knowledge and experience.

You will also have:

• Extensive organisational skills with excellent time management attention to detail and ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Clear and professional communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to critically and creatively think to effectively address needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the adaptability to adjust to changing priorities and environments.
• Demonstrated project management skills.

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

Salary Range
The fulltime base salary for a HEW Level 7 is in the range $98603 $106825 per annum plus 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $115365 $124986 per annum.

Additional Information :

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

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• 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

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. Griffith University also maintains a strict zerotolerance 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 working rights for the duration of this appointment.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role please contact Nina Kristensen Senior Advancement Manager Biomedical Research and Health Science at

For application support please contact People Services on (07)and quote reference number REF6581D.

Closing date:  Wednesday 15 January 2025 at 11.59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.