Deputy Director, Development - MNHS

Monash • Clayton, NC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Deputy Director, Development – MNHS is a pivotal leadership role within Advancement, responsible for driving transformational philanthropy across Monash University’s Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences ecosystem. The role spends significant time in academic, research and clinical environments, partnering with Deans, clinical leaders, researchers and healthcare professionals to turn research, education and clinical projects into compelling philanthropic opportunities.

The successful candidate will bring a documented record of securing transformational gifts of $1 million or more and the ability to navigate a large, complex environment. They will advise, influence and partner with senior university leaders on contemporary fundraising methods across philanthropic streams. In addition to managing their own portfolio, they will lead and coach team members, build professional capability and drive pipeline execution to maximise philanthropic impact.

Requirements

• A documented track record of successfully securing transformational gifts at the $1 million or higher level.
• Ability to navigate a large, complex landscape.
• Outstanding communication skills and proven credibility.

Responsibilities

• Secure transformational philanthropy across the Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences ecosystem.
• Partner with Deans, clinical leaders, researchers and healthcare professionals to develop compelling philanthropic opportunities from research, education and clinical projects.
• Advise, influence and partner with senior university leaders on fundraising methods across philanthropic streams.
• Lead and coach team members, fostering professional capability.
• Drive pipeline execution to maximise philanthropic impact.

Benefits

• 17% employer superannuation.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Policies supporting staff to combine work and personal commitments, including support for parents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed