Development Coordinator

Reference Number: 1489519

About the Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and strategic Development Coordinator to join our University Advancement team. In this pivotal role, you will drive philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, and corporate partners ensuring alignment with the University’s priorities for the John Curtin Gallery. You will play a key part in building lasting relationships and delivering impactful outcomes that support the University’s mission to transform lives and communities.

The Development Coordinator will work under the direction of the Head of Advancement, Humanities, and connect with a number of University-wide stakeholders in jointly creating fundable opportunities that are meaningful to the John Curtin Gallery, the University and its supporters.
Role responsibilities:

• Develop a detailed knowledge of the John Curtin Gallery’s strengths, priorities, and community initiatives to identify fundable opportunities.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective donors, including individuals, corporations, and philanthropic foundations.
• Match donor interests to John Curtin Gallery priorities and develop high-quality, persuasive proposals and cases for support.
• Manage the end-to-end fundraising process from identification and cultivation through to solicitation and stewardship.
• Collaborate with academic leaders and professional staff to articulate strategic funding needs and opportunities.
• Ensure appropriate recognition and reporting of gifts, and that all donor relationships are managed with integrity and care.
• Work in partnership with central University Advancement colleagues and the wider John Curtin Gallery team to deliver institution-wide fundraising goals.
• Track progress against KPIs and contribute to planning, reporting, and evaluation activities.

Who we are looking for/Selection Criteria:

We are seeking a proactive and relationship-driven fundraising professional who can demonstrate:

• 2-5 years proven experience in donor engagement, fundraising, stakeholder management, or a similar relationship-focused role.
• Ability to identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including individuals, corporates, and foundations.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing project plans, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling value propositions and present effectively to varied audiences.
• Experience building and managing pipelines or portfolios, with the ability to tailor engagement strategies to individual stakeholders.
• High level of organisational skills and attention to detail, including maintaining accurate records within systems
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and build strong relationships across an organisation.
• Sound judgement and professionalism when managing confidential or sensitive information.
• A proactive, results-oriented approach with the ability to prioritise activities to achieve outcomes.
• Experience supporting fundraising activities in the arts or non-for-profit organisations. (desirable).

Role Requirements:
About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

This Fixed Term G06 level role attracts a remuneration of $106,094 - $113,913 (G07) pro rata + 17% superannuation

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up to date resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest, experience and addressing the section criteria for the role (no more than 3 pages)
• Please outline what is the largest value gift, grant or sponsorship you have helped secure and what your role was in achieving it

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: 9pm (AWST), Sunday, 10th of May 2026

Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.