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We now have an exciting new opportunity for an Associate Director of Development, Brain and Mind Centre Join a team who are transforming brain and mind health with world-leading research and help us achieve even more in the coming years. Through developing relationships with the University of Sydney's alumni and donors you will raise philanthropic support for research, education and outreach endeavours. About Brain and Mind Centre The Brain and Mind Centre’s teams partner across borders and disciplines in pursuit of a common goal: the development of better treatments for conditions of the brain and mind, improving health outcomes now and for future generations. The Brain and Mind Centre is a global leader in research and treatment with a focus on child development, youth mental health and brain ageing. We aim to understand individual circumstances and develop solutions that improve the quality of life for both patients and their loved ones. About the Position With support from across the team and the leadership, you will build relationships through face-to-face meetings with donors, alumni and friends of the university. The most unexpected conversations will lead to great things. Your work could give a student the opportunity to study at the oldest university in Australia thanks to a donation towards scholarship support, or could enable researchers to find breakthroughs in the latest cancer treatment. Your work will not only have a huge impact but will also be considered one of the best things the donor and you, as a fundraiser, have ever achieved during your lifetime. About you The University values trust, accountability and excellence and as such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for an Associate Director of Development, Brain and Mind Centre who has:  background in major gift fundraising, with a demonstrated ability to identify and negotiate multi 6 figure plus gift opportunities a strong track record of achievement and meeting stretch financial targets demonstrated relationship building and strong leadership skills with the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders has experience leading a team and can manage and drive team performance supporting the team targets as well as well as owning a specific pipeline has highly developed emotional intelligence, you are self-aware with exceptional interpersonal skills can work autonomously and is naturally a high-achiever and driven by success both professionally and personally demonstrated mentoring/coaching of junior development colleagues has superior time-management, prioritisation and organisation skills an understanding of, and is passionate about how the brain works, mental health, child development and neurodegeneration About us The Advancement Portfolio team at the University of Sydney is one of the most successful fundraising program in Australian higher education. Having completed the nation’s first $1BN fundraising campaign and embarking on the next, the team is not only the finest performing, its success facilitates the largest real-world impact that philanthropic giving makes possible. 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 5th October 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. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 05 October 2025 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. 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. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. Want to know more about working at the University of Sydney? https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html