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Senior Donor Relations Officer

Senior Donor Relations Officer

  • 562516
  • Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
  • Continuing
  • Closing at: Jul 10 2026 - 23:55 AEST
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Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
Salary package: $100,847 - $116,083 per annum plus 17% superannuation  

Terms: Full time, Continuing

  • Join a specialised Donor Relations team, delivering donor stewardship and engagement programs to the University's supporters
  • Serve as a point of contact for donors and stakeholders, strengthening relationships between ANU and its philanthropic community
  • Collaborate with colleagues across ANU and ANU Advancement to celebrate, recognise and thank the university's supporters through communications and events

Position overview

The Senior Donor Relations Officer plays a pivotal role in delivering the University’s donor impact reporting program. A key member of the specialised Donor Relations team, this role thrives on collaboration with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders, including Philanthropy staff engaged in fundraising and stewardship activities, donors and benefactors, students, and alumni. The Senior Donor Relations Officer provides proactive and responsive support, ensuring the delivery of donor relations and stewardship activities. This includes supporting impactful events and experiences, and crafting effective communications that strengthen and celebrate the relationships between the University and its supporters.

Candidates with strong interpersonal and administrative skills, phone etiquette and call management, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset are encouraged to apply.

For further information please contact Merryn Lloyd, Manager, Donor Relations, E: merryn.lloyd@anu.edu.au , T: +61 6125 1256

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au   
 
ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion 

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

  • A maximum three-page statement addressing the selection criteria.
  • A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
  • Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not include a statement (max. 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

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