Institute for Molecular Bioscience
Full‐time, fixed‐term position for 5 years. Based at our St. Lucia location.
About This Opportunity
The Associate Vice‐President, Advancement is a senior leadership role within the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB), responsible for shaping and delivering a strategic fundraising and external engagement agenda that accelerates IMB's world‐leading research impact. Working in close partnership with UQ's Advancement and Community Engagement team, this role leads philanthropic strategy, manages high‐value donor relationships, and mentors a high‐performing advancement team. It is an opportunity to influence at scale, collaborating with visionary researchers, senior leaders, and diverse external partners to create meaningful change together.
About You
Strategic and relationship‐driven philanthropy leader with a strong track record of securing major and principal gifts in complex, mission‐led environments. Deep knowledge of the Australian fundraising landscape, ideally within research or higher education, and confident engaging senior executives, philanthropic supporters and diverse external partners. Strong leadership capability, experience developing high‐performing teams, and the ability to translate compelling research and impact stories into meaningful philanthropic investment. Highly collaborative and data‐informed, with clear communication, influence and purpose, and motivated by creating change through partnership and impact.
Benefits
- Up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave
- 17% superannuation
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Health and wellbeing programs
- Heavily discounted Study for Staff programme
- On‐campus childcare
- Affordable parking
- Salary packaging
How to Apply
To learn more about this opportunity, including remuneration and how to apply, please contact Jocelyn Kelty, Director, or Julie Baker, Senior Consultant at Richmond Associates, by telephone at +61 (0)282182185 or email at . Please do not submit an application via this job posting. Applications close Friday AEST (R‐65359).
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