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To continue to grow and sustain the College’s philanthropic culture in support of its future aspirations, the College now seeks a new Director Advancement who, reporting to the Master, will be responsible for the College’s fundraising, donor relations and alumni & community relations programs

A key focus of the role is the Campaign for Ormond, the College’s fundraising campaign for the expansion and heritage restoration of the Dining Hall and renewal of the southern corner of campus. The Director Advancement will lead the campaign to a successful close, personally managing a portfolio of principal and major donors and ensuring the campaign is supported by a strong pipeline, effective stewardship and clear reporting.

A strategic and operational leader, the successful candidate will bring a track record of cultivating and securing major and principal gifts in a campaign context. Leadership of a high-performing advancement or fundraising team and program, gained ideally with in educational organisation, will be matched by a deep passion for education and the mission of the College.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Jocelyn Kelty, Director or Julie Baker, Senior Consultant on +61 (0)2 8218 2185, or by email at info@richmond-associates.com.

Closing date for applications is 23 November 2026.

First interviews with Ormond College will take place from 2 December with second interviews from 8 December 2026.

Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered as visa support cannot be offered for this position.