About the RoleIn this dynamic role, you will accumulate an in-depth knowledge of the Faculty's gifts portfolio, providing expert advice on the implementation and administration of endowed and donated funds.
You will lead process improvement activities, collaborate with compliance teams, and ensure the Faculty meets its endowment and financial reporting obligations.
Additionally, you will coordinate cross-functional projects within the Faculty, ensuring timely delivery and clear communication between stakeholders.Your responsibilities will include: Providing expert advice and interpretation of policies and legislative requirements related to long-term investment funds, charitable trusts, and expendable gifts.Contributing to the development of comprehensive gift implementation plans, including award approval processes and stewardship plans.Managing the awarding and administration of Faculty scholarships and prizes, ensuring compliance with relevant statutes and regulations.
Who We Are Looking ForYou will possess a relevant degree with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience.
You have the ability to understand compliance issues related to legal contracts and exercise judgment in making complex decisions.
Your organisational skills and capacity for short- and long-term planning ensure the timely delivery of programmes and servicesYou will also have: A relevant degree with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience;Demonstrated ability to understand the compliance issues relating to the administration of legal contractsDemonstrated ability to exercise judgment and make complex decisions with the ability to deliver creative solutions and negotiate outcomes; For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.Your New Team – Faculty of Architecture, Building & PlanningThe Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning is the leading educational and research institution in the Asia-Pacific region addressing the design and realisation of inhabited environments.
It actively seeks to extend the linkages between education, research and practice in the built environment, and maintains excellent and extensive relationships with members of the built environment professions, government, professional associations and the wider community.
The Faculty has over 200 staff and 3000 students, one third of whom are international.
It is responsible for the undergraduate Bachelor of Design degree, and offers majors in architecture, landscape architecture, property, construction, and urban planning.
The Faculty's graduate school, the Melbourne School of Design (MSD), teaches accredited masters courses across the professional disciplines of Architecture, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Property, Urban Design and Urban Planning.What We Offer You!In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses.
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