Manager, Prospect Management and Research
Job No.: 691126
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $120,138 - $132,610 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
The Advancement team has an exciting opportunity for a Manager - Prospect Management and Research.
The Manager, Prospect Management and Research supports the Senior Manager, Analysis and Prospect Strategy in the delivery of the University’s ongoing fundraising success through the development of a strong and well managed donor pipeline and manages the Prospect Management and Research team. This includes managing a range of strategic and operational activities including prospect identification, portfolio review and management, prospect and donor research, due diligence assessments of prospective donors and gifts, relationship mapping and prospect briefing, prospect assignment and moves management, provision of reporting and analytics for fundraisers and Development leaders.
As the successful candidate you will be responsible for managing and co-ordinating the operation of the prospect management and research function in accordance with University policies, procedures and strategic priorities. Further, you will manage and develop a highly-trained, motivated and efficient team with a strong customer focus.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong educational background or substantial relevant skills and work experience. The role requires postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s 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 everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 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 world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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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 must address the Key Selection Criteria.
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 hr-recruitment@monash.edu 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: Dr Menik Tissera, Senior Manager, Analysis and Prospect Strategy, +61 488 957 262 or menik.tissera@monash.edu.au
Position Description: Manager, Prospect Management & Research
Applications Close: Monday 30 March 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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