About Marist College Canberra

Marist College Canberra is regarded as one of Australia’s premier boys’ schools.

The school is a Catholic learning community for Years 4 to 12, offering young people an education that sets high expectations and maintains uncompromising standards. Their mission is to prepare the boys for lives full of purpose beyond the school gates, to make a difference to the world through generosity, service and justice.

Marist is known for offering students excellent pastoral care, an intellectually stimulating environment, and a progressive culture that evolves with the times. After 57 years of proudly serving the community, it has become an integral part of Canberra's cultural fabric with a strong and active alumni community.

The Opportunity

The Marist College Canberra Foundation provides financial support which offers families an opportunity to access a Marist education when it might not otherwise be possible. Through a Bursary program, recipients are given the life-changing opportunity to experience the rich and vibrant learning environment at Marist College Canberra.

At the heart of this role, you will inspire and engage kind and philanthropic individuals, families, and organisations by creating, cultivating, and developing relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including alumni, staff and members of the Marist community.

This senior-level appointment, reporting directly to the Headmaster, invites individuals with fundraising experience to apply their expertise in advancing Marists’ philanthropic mission, helping bridge the gap for students who experience barriers to their education.

At Marist, you will find a positive, progressive, challenging, and rewarding work environment. This sought-after employer offers a strong work-life balance, a purpose-driven career, and generous remuneration arrangements.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the Advancement strategy, including strategic planning for philanthropy, fundraising, and alumni relations
• Managing a portfolio of top donors and prospects, ensuring effective cultivation and working with the Foundation to secure major gifts
• Developing and executing strategies to engage new donors and guide them toward philanthropic giving
• Overseeing Alumni Relations to foster ongoing engagement with Old Boys, past families, and former staff through communications, events, and philanthropy
• Supporting the planning and execution of key College events in collaboration with senior leadership and marketing teams

The Ideal Person

Ideally, you have experience as a fundraising manager/director within an educational setting. You thrive in and are motivated by developing, implementing, and managing successful philanthropic programs, including securing major gifts and closing high-value fundraising deals.

With excellent interpersonal skills, you enjoy building relationships and rapport with many people. You thrive in a positive, mission-driven environment, collaborating with colleagues and external stakeholders alike.

Additionally, you are comfortable with administrative tasks and possess strong written communication and influencing skills. Your experience managing CRM databases and excellent attention to detail allows you to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Most importantly, you are ambitious and driven to help those in need. You are passionate about giving back to a wonderful community and shaping the future of today’s youth.

Salary / Rate

• $140k - $170k + Super
• 4 weeks annual leave + generous additional leave
• Full-time, 0.8 or 0.9 FTE arrangements available

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the Apply Now link below.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Alan Larby on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 20386

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