Development Officer

About Bond University

Located in Robina on the Gold Coast, Bond University is Australia's pioneering private, not-for-profit institution dedicated to delivering a personalised and transformative higher education experience. It seeks to be globally acknowledged for innovation, influence, and inspiring future professionals.

Position Summary

We invite applications for a Development Officer to join the Office of Advancement on a two-year fixed-term, full-time basis. This role offers a dynamic and varied set of responsibilities within a supportive team environment aimed at advancing the university's development and fundraising goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse portfolio comprising alumni, individual donors, sponsors, corporations, and trusts.
• Executing proactive cultivation and stewardship initiatives to enhance donor relations and fundraising outcomes.
• Engaging in daily outreach activities such as phone calls, donation requests, proposal preparation, and development of compelling Case for Support documents.
• Coordinating fundraising appeals and organizing related events.
• Exploring and pursuing new fundraising opportunities consistently.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a relevant university degree or possesses equivalent professional experience.
• Proven success in fundraising, philanthropy, or sponsorship roles.
• Experienced in crafting communication materials, including letters and documents aimed at prospective donors.
• Skilled in supporting prospect research, cultivation, and stewardship plans.
• Competent with data management, research initiatives, and opportunity identification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, complemented by excellent writing, transcription, editing, and proofreading capabilities.
• Committed to ethical fundraising guidelines, including adherence to the FIA Code.

Desirable Attributes

• Background in higher education fundraising environments.
• Familiarity with Raisers Edge or other CRM systems.
• Membership in the Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA).

Employment Conditions and Benefits

• Annual starting salary of $85,707 plus 12% superannuation.
• Workweek of 36.75 hours.
• Access to flexible work arrangements, including remote working options.
• Free staff car parking.
• Parental leave ranging from 18 to 26 weeks.
• Salary packaging options for fringe benefits tax (FBT) and non-FBT items.
• Leave loading equivalent to 17.5% of base salary.
• Participation in staff wellbeing programs and access to free and confidential employee assistance services.
• Study assistance packages available for staff and their dependents.
• Corporate discounts for health and finance-related services.
• Onsite amenities including a medical centre, counselling services, and a sports centre with gym, fitness classes, and pool facilities.

Additional Information

• The position is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including verification of working rights, reference assessments, and certified proof of highest qualification.
• Applicants must complete a Gender-Based Violence Declaration as part of compliance with the National Higher Education Code 2025.
• Employment terms adhere to the Bond Workplace Agreement.
• Bond University promotes equal opportunity employment and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, including women, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
• Reasonable accommodations are provided throughout the recruitment process upon request.
• Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday, 10 August 2026.

Reputation

The university was ranked among Australia's best for teaching by the Australian Financial Review in 2024.