Senior Associate Director Development (Sydney Biomedical Accelerator)

We now have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Associate Director of Development, Sydney, Biomedical Accelerator

Join a team who are seeking to transform innovative research, translation and commercialisation by fast-tracking scientific discovery into better health outcomes. Through developing relationships with the University of Sydney's alumni and donors you will raise philanthropic support for research, education and outreach endeavors.

About The Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA)

The Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA) is a visionary partnership between the University of Sydney, Sydney Local Health District and the NSW Government. By bringing together clinicians, researchers, academics, and industry partners, the SBA aims to address some of the world’s most complex health challenges through innovation, translation, and commercialisation of biomedical discoveries.

About the Position

As Senior Associate Director of Development, you will play a pivotal role in securing significant philanthropic investment to accelerate medical discoveries and advancements. Drawing upon your proven fundraising experience and supported by our skilled advancement team, you will cultivate and nurture impactful relationships with high-net-worth individuals, industry partners, family offices, trusts and foundations. Your leadership and strategic relationship-building skills will directly enable groundbreaking research and transformative health outcomes. Every successful conversation has the potential to fund life-changing medical research, and innovative clinical breakthroughs.

About you 

The University values trust, accountability and excellence. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for Senior Associate Director of Development, Sydney Biomedical Accelerator who has:  

• A substantial background in major gift fundraising, with demonstrated experience identifying, cultivating, and securing philanthropic contributions exceeding $1 million.

• Proven knowledge or experience within biomedical, healthcare, or medical research sectors, enhancing your credibility and understanding of the philanthropic landscape.

• a strong track record of achievement and meeting stretch financial targets 

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior academics, clinicians, industry partners, and influential donors.

• experience leading high-performing fundraising teams, managing performance, mentoring, and supporting professional growth.

• Highly developed emotional intelligence, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to engage effectively at all levels.

• Superior organisational skills, including the ability to manage time, prioritise tasks, and work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

About us 

The Advancement Portfolio at the University of Sydney has Australia's most successful fundraising program in higher education. Having achieved the nation's first billion-dollar fundraising campaign and now progressing towards the next ambitious milestone, we are dedicated to facilitating significant real-world impacts through philanthropy.

Since its inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to philanthropy and underpin our long-term strategy for excellence and growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students. 

 
How to apply 
Intending applicants are welcome to seek further information about the position and for recruitment-related enquiries, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Sarah Scott, Recruitment Partner (Advancement Portfolio), at sarah.scott@sydney.edu.au  
 

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. 

Pre-employment checks 

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 27th April 2025

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. 

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. 

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