Development Manager - STEM

Job No.: 677334

Location: Clayton campus (hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $120,138 - $132,610 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Attractive salary package, career progression opportunities and professional development
• Hybrid work in a values-led university environment
• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Development Manager, you will join a fast-paced and collaborative Advancement team that plays a key role in driving philanthropic growth across the University. 

You will work closely with inspiring donors who are passionate about creating positive change - from supporting equity scholarships to advancing research that improves human health, protects the environment and drives innovation. 

This role is focused on growing philanthropic support across several of Monash’s world-leading faculties, including science, engineering and information technology. 

You don’t need to be a scientist or a technical expert,  that’s what our brilliant researchers are for. What matters is your ability to engage donors and connect them with their philanthropic passions.

Your key duties will include but not be limited to:

• Identify, cultivate and solicit philanthropic commitments from major donors - including individuals, charitable funds, trusts and foundations, and corporates with a focus on $100K - $250K gifts
• Prepare proposals and engage donors via phone, email, face to face meetings/tours and events
• Engage with relevant internal stakeholders to deliver donor cultivation strategies
• Providing expert advice to senior stakeholders on the best donor solicitation techniques

About YOU!

To be successfully considered for this role, you will ideally have:

• Strong experience in major donor portfolio moves management 
• A proactive mindset, high emotional intelligence, exceptional communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, with a systematic approach and a consistent ability to follow through on tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Strong relationship building and communication skills
• Motivation to grow your major gifts expertise with the support of an experienced team

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – 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.

Learn more about Monash.

Be part of our story. Work with us to #ChangeIt.

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: Emma Moore, Senior Development Manager STEM, +61 474 140 838

Position Description: Development Manager, STEM

Applications Close: Monday 9 June 2025, 11:55pm AEST