Philanthropy Coordinator, Trusts & Foundations (Sydney) …, City of Sydney

About UTS 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. We'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. About the Team UTS is strengthening its 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 re‑imagining its structure, refreshing the way we work, and rebuilding a number of roles. Reflecting our ambition to deliver a contemporary, high‑impact, partnership‑driven model, we have completed a bold redesign of how we partner with alumni, donors, faculties, divisions and external stakeholders. For candidates, this is a unique chance to join a unit purpose‑built for impact and designed to mobilise alumni and philanthropic communities in support of UTS's strategic priorities. We invite candidates who want to play a meaningful role in shaping this re‑imagined approach to alumni and philanthropic engagement, and join a team with strong momentum, purpose and ambition. About the Role The Philanthropy Coordinator, Trusts & Foundations supports the delivery of UTS's philanthropic trusts and foundations relationship‑building strategy activity through coordinating donor engagement, stewardship and proposal development. Working closely with senior fundraisers and academic stakeholders, this role contributes to securing philanthropic support aligned to University priorities and donor interests. Role responsibilities
- Support the management of a portfolio of relationship‑based philanthropic trust and foundation donors and prospective donors.
- Coordinate donor communications, meetings and engagement activities, including logistics and both internal and external stakeholder liaison.
- Assist with the preparation of cases for support, proposals, briefing notes and funding submissions.
- Support stewardship of trust and foundation donor relationship through impact reporting and tailored communications.
- Support and participate in initiatives that elevate UTS's profile in the philanthropic sector inspiring increased engagement with philanthropic individuals and organisations whose interests align with UTS vision.
- Maintain accurate donor records, opportunity tracking and reporting in CRM systems.
- Support compliance with university procedures for philanthropic funding, reporting and record keeping.
- Work collaboratively across the Alumni & Philanthropy Unit and with academic and professional stakeholders. About You Skills, attributes and knowledge
- Strong organisational and project coordination skills with high attention to detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, particularly for donor‑facing materials.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Professional judgement and discretion when handling donor information.
- Collaborative working style and confidence engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of donor engagement, stewardship and fundraising practices.
- Awareness of data governance, privacy and compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with CRM systems and Microsoft Office. Experience
- Experience in a fundraising, advancement, grants, or stakeholder engagement environment.
- Experience preparing proposals, reports or donor communications.
- Experience maintaining records and working with CRM systems.
- Experience working collaboratively within a team environment. Qualifications Relevant tertiary qualification, or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant professional experience. What We Offer Base Salary Range: $97,332
- $105,385 (HEW6) plus 17% superannuation (pension). The position is full time and will be made on a continuing basis. UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Perks including flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities. Closing Date 12 June pm (AEST) Work Rights You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Accessibility UTS Recruitment is committed to digital accessibility. If you experience any difficulty with the content of our advertising, please let us know so we can ensure our information is accessible to everyone. In addition, if you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway, please contact for assistance. Legal Statements UTS is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applicants to include a statement on career breaks or relative to opportunity where relevant. UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender‑Based Violence, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender‑based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk factors. While this position has been advertised internally and externally concurrently, the University's commitment to redeployment remains unchanged, and redeployed employees continue to have first priority for appointment. UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ+ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rpx34