Deputy Director, Development - Global Markets

Job No.: 689735

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 3 year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $191,131 pa Level 10A (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

Monash Advancement is driving unprecedented levels of advocacy, philanthropy and alumni engagement, both nationally and globally. Through meaningful, engagement opportunities for our global network of alumni, donors and stakeholders, we enable Monash to deliver world-class education and research with transformative impact. Building on the success of our first billion-dollar campaign, #ChangeItForFutureGenerations, we continue to strengthen connections that elevate the University’s profile, reputation and capacity for positive change.

The Deputy Director, Development - Global Markets leads the design and delivery of a strategic, institution-wide approach to philanthropic engagement across priority global markets, with a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific region. In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for driving the growth of major and principal gift investment from individuals, family offices and institutional philanthropic partners, positioning Monash University as a trusted, high-impact partner for globally minded donors. Based in Australia, with regular international travel, you will personally manage a portfolio of internationally based major and principal gift prospects, with the intent to build and lead a small, high-performing team to grow Monash’s long-term philanthropic presence in Asia-Pacific.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Deep expertise and a proven record of accomplishment in developing and executing fundraising strategies within a large and complex organisation, with a strong record of securing significant funding from foundations and private donors in international markets, with a strong focus on the Asia-Pacific region.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate and communicate effectively to build purposeful professional relationships with high level decision-makers and influencers across different cultures and geographies.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to craft compelling proposals and negotiate impactful, mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Superior organisational skills with experience leading multiple high-value projects simultaneously while ensuring exceptional performance, accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Broad knowledge of fundraising principles, institutional giving and relevant tax and regulatory frameworks impacting charitable giving.
• A highly successful history of leadership and people management, fostering collaborative, high-performing teams in dynamic and complex environments.
• Experience working within a major foundation, university fundraising environment or similar complex organisation, with strong working knowledge of global and regional philanthropic funding landscapes.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in contributing directly to the pursuit of Monash University’s ambitious fundraising growth targets and position Monash as an exceptional and truly international university with scale and reach. You will work in deep partnership with Monash University’s Pro-Vice Chancellors in Malaysia and Indonesia, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, International, and collaborate closely with academic and senior leaders, drive major gift opportunities aligned to Monash’s institutional priorities, and play a pivotal role in realising philanthropic investment that creates lasting impact.

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.

Learn more about Monash.

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'.

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: Dani Howden, Senior Director, Development, +61 408 612 991

Position Description: Deputy Director, Development - Global Markets

Applications Close: Monday 16 March 2026, 11:55pm AEDT