Philanthropy Officer (Medicine & Health)

Overview

This Job is based in Australia

Philanthropy / Development Officer (Medicine and Health)

• Employment Type : Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Duration : Continuing
• Remuneration : Level 7 $113,926 - $123,302 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
• Location : Kensington, NSW (hybrid)

About UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters

Join a hardworking and passionate fundraising team supporting the Faculty of Medicine & Health at UNSW. We’re a close-knit, values-driven group committed to making a real difference in health and medical research through meaningful philanthropic partnerships.

The Development Officer plays a key role in advancing UNSW’s fundraising goals. Reporting to the Development Manager (Medicine & Health), the role manages a portfolio of around 100 prospects and donors of making significant gifts and works closely with academic leaders and colleagues to cultivate and secure major and planned gifts.

This position sits within the Division of Societal Impact, Equity & Engagement (SIEE), which champions diversity, inclusion, and social impact across UNSW and with partner communities.

What You’ll Do

What We’re Looking For

For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@UNSW

Benefits And Culture

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our Benefits Include

For further details on the benefits, please visit https : / / www.jobs.unsw.edu.au / lifestyle-benefits

How to Apply

Submit your CV & a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for the role (no more than one page) by 11.55pm 26th October 2025.

Please note : Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

Contact : Amy Denney a.denney@unsw.edu.au - Talent Acquisition Team

Applicants should apply directly through the website; applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

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