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At UTS, we’re a young, globally recognised university known for doing things differently. Based in the centre of Sydney, we work closely with industry, government, and the community to focus on outcomes that matter. Our strength lies in how we bring creativity, technology and innovation together to make a practical difference.
Sydney, Australia
$122,640 - $139,674 + 17% super (HEW 8)
Closing 12/06/2026We’re Australia’s leading young university and consistently sit within the top 100 universities globally — a reflection of the scale of our ambition and the contribution of our people.
When you join UTS, you become part of a community that values inclusion, supports access to education, and works towards positive change in society.
UTS is strengthening our advancement program as part of an exciting period of renewal and growth.
With a clear aspiration to deepen alumni and philanthropic engagement and build enduring, values led relationships, the Alumni & Philanthropy Unit (APU) is reimagining its structure, refreshing the way they work, and rebuilding a number of roles.
The Philanthropy Relationship Manager is part of a team of relationship focused fundraisers playing a strategic leadership role in building meaningful partnerships with philanthropic individuals and organisations who are seeking to make a difference in the world through their generosity and UTS. Using a donor centred and institutionally aligned approach, this position builds long-term relationships with UTS by identifying and engaging current and potential donors through strategic engagement plans and relationship management resulting in significant philanthropic support for education, research, and programs.
Reporting to the Director, Philanthropy and operating as a key representative of the university’s philanthropic priorities, the role builds and manages complex stakeholder relationships across UTS leadership, academics, researchers, alumni, philanthropic organisations, donors, and volunteers. It requires the ability to align donor interests with institutional goals, lead collaborative engagement efforts, negotiate philanthropic support and outcomes, and contribute to the development of strategic fundraising initiatives that advance UTS’s mission and deliver impact.
As the successful candidate you will be someone who builds trust, interpret vision and purpose, focus on clients, achieve results, exhibit learning agility, communicate with impact, be solution focused and be goal-oriented.
To learn more about this opportunity via a confidential discussion, please contact Jocelyn Kelty, Director, or Julie Baker, Senior Consultant, Australia Office at Richmond Associates on +61 (0)2 8218 2185, or at info@richmond-associates.com.
This position is being advertised internally and externally concurrently. In accordance with UTS policy, priority consideration will be given to suitably qualified redeployment candidates, while applications are also welcomed from experienced fundraisers in the external market.
Closing date for applications is 12/06/2026.
First interviews with UTS will take place on or around 25-26 June, with panel interviews taking place on or around 2-3 July 2026.
Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process.
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