Advancement Officer

Every gift begins with a relationship.

At Jane College, philanthropy opens doors. It creates scholarships, enriches the student experience and helps ensure that talented students, regardless of their background, can flourish within a supportive and inspiring community.

As our Advancement Officer, you'll help build the relationships that make those opportunities possible.

Working closely with the Principal, you will connect with alumni, donors and supporters who believe in the transformative power of education and want to invest in the future of Jane. This is an opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to one of Tasmania's most respected educational institutions.

About Jane (formerly Jane Franklin Hall)

Founded in 1950, Jane College is an independent student halls of residence affiliated with the University of Tasmania. More than simply accommodation, Jane is a vibrant living and learning community where students are supported to thrive academically, socially and personally.

Our values of Intellectual Enquiry, Respect, Collegiality and Courage underpin everything we do.

About the role

As the College continues to grow its advancement program, we are seeking an exceptional relationship builder to help strengthen fundraising, alumni engagement and donor relationships.

Reporting to the Principal, you will:

• build and maintain meaningful relationships with alumni, donors and prospective supporters

• identify and cultivate major gift and bequest opportunities

• prepare donor proposals, correspondence and fundraising communications

• coordinate the College's annual giving campaign

• maintain donor records and an active fundraising pipeline

• work closely with the Principal to grow philanthropic support for Jane.

This role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work.

About you

You enjoy meeting people, building trusted relationships and helping others support a cause they believe in.

You may already work in fundraising, or your experience may come from relationship management, business development, client services, sales, higher education, community engagement or another role where building long-term relationships is central to your success.

Most importantly, you are someone who is:

• an exceptional communicator and relationship builder

• confident engaging with a wide range of people

• comfortable making a compelling case for support and asking for financial contributions

• highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities

• professional, discreet and committed to delivering an outstanding experience for donors and supporters.

Previous fundraising experience is desirable but not essential.

Why join Jane?

This is more than a fundraising role.

It is an opportunity to help shape the future of a remarkable educational community while working alongside experienced and passionate staff who are committed to the College.

If you do not already hold a fundraising qualification, Jane College will invest in your professional development by funding your completion of the Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) Certificate in Professional Fundraising.

You'll join a small, collaborative team where your ideas will be welcomed, your contribution will be recognised and your work will have a lasting impact.

Applications

Please contact the College on 62 100 100 or at ********@jane.edu.au for a position description which includes the selection criteria.

Please note that applications submitted thought SEEK or which do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.

For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact:

Principal, Jane College, Joanna Rosewell, on 62 100 100 during business hours.

Applications close: 9.00am, Monday 31 August 2026.