Senior Philanthropy Manager, Institutional Research Partnerships

For over 50 years, Flinders has been a centre of inspiring achievement: from their pioneering research and excellence in teaching to the positive impact they have in the communities they serve.

Flinders offers students the opportunity to learn at a university recognised for an innovative approach to visionary research and education. Their research is contributing to discoveries in biomedical and clinical sciences, culture and society, health and human behaviour, molecular science and technology, and water and the environment.

With 90 per cent of this research rated world-class or above by the Australian Government’s Excellence in Research for Australia, their students know they are exposed to internationally renowned academic expertise while enjoying a challenging and inspiring student experience.

Flinders University’s research strengths include biomedical and clinical sciences, culture, policy and society, health and human behaviour, molecular science and technology, defence, engineering, water and environment.  Its research contributions are rich and growing, with some 90 per cent ranked at or above world class by Excellence in Research for Australia

As the Senior Philanthropy Manager, Institutional Research Partnerships you will strategically drive research collaboration and increase Category 3 funding from charitable organisations and industry to advance the University’s key research priorities. You will be responsible for identifying and securing new institutional research partnerships nationally and internationally, ensuring alignment with the University’s high-impact research agenda.

You will be someone who thrives in working across an organisation and with external stakeholders, enabling you to support Research Development & Support and academic leadership to strengthen engagement with charitable organisations and industry.   

The salary for this role is c.$130,786 – $139,950 plus superannuation.

To learn more about this opportunity via a confidential discussion, please contact Julie Baker, Consultant or Jocelyn Kelty, Director, Australia Office at Richmond Associates on +61 (0)2 8218 2185, or at  info@richmond-associates.com. Further information, including the job description, is available here: https://richmond-associates.com/job/senior-philanthropy-manager-institutional-research-partnerships/  

Applications close:    WEDNESDAY 6 AUGUST 2025