• An exciting opportunity to join the Newington Community
• Great professional learning and development opportunities
• Excellent facilities and resources to support staff

About the role
The College is seeking to appoint a Development Manager to play a critical role in developing strong relationships with current and prospective donors to secure major and regular gifts which support the delivery of the College's student scholarship program, improvements to the College's learning environments, and developing avenues for financial support for students experiencing hardship.

The successful Development Manager will be effective and impactful when distributing workflow between one-on-one scholarships, execution of appeals and fundraising campaigns and generally contributing to the diverse, vibrant and inclusive Newington community.

Further details about this position can be obtained by contacting Mr Ross Xenos, COO & Director of Community via rxenos@newington.nsw.edu.au or (02) 9568 9540. More contextual information is also available at the College’s website 'Community – Newington College' and the Foundation’s website - Newington Foundation.

About you
We have deliberately not provided set and narrow selection criteria. However, it would be likely that the successful candidate will have:

• Excellent relationship Management and interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with a wide range of stakeholders
• Superb oral and written communication skills to communicate Newington's priorities to a wide range of audiences, including major donors, corporate representatives, senior staff and volunteers
• Relevant experience in major gifts fundraising, particularly with experience with gifts higher than $100,000, preferred
• Experience with CRM systems and tailored donor communications
• Demonstrated attention to detail, working accountably under own initiative to strict deadlines, and managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and as part of a committed team
• Commitment to Newington College’s values and a working style that reflects these

About Newington College
Newington College is a school bustling with opportunity and rigour. We aim to teach students to think critically, stretch their learning and approach life with
curiosity and open-mindedness. That also applies to everyone who works here - from teachers and grounds staff to the finance and admissions teams.

What else sets us apart? We strive to create a culture underpinned by our diverse and inclusive community – students, parents, carers, staff, alumni and our neighbours. The College is supported by a strong sense of integrity, respect, honesty, fairness and responsibility. Collaboration and support are also key, so we ensure all staff have the resources available to make the most of every opportunity.

Founded in 1863 by the Uniting Church, Newington College is an ELC to Year 12 school in Sydney’s humming inner west and the north shore. This year, the College has begun our exciting transition to co-education, welcoming girls into Kindergarten and Year 5. The College has more than two thousand students across five vibrant campuses and is a member of the GPS Association of NSW.
Our mission is to empower students to develop great hearts, inspired minds and strong wings, ready to make a positive contribution to society and the future.

If our approach appeals to you – and if you think you could help us achieve our goals – we’d like to hear from you.

Further information about the College, its programs and its strategic plans are available on the College website: www.newington.nsw.edu.au.

Newington's Commitment to Child Protection
Newington College is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people at the College. All students who come to Newington have a right to feel safe, and the College is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm.

Successful applicants will be subject to employment screening processes with the Office of the Children’s Guardian and will be required to provide a current Working with Children registration number. In addition, certain operational (non-teaching role) will be expected to possess a current First Aid qualification.

To Apply
To be considered, applicants must:

• be eligible to work in Australia, that means holding appropriate and current visa or be an Australian citizen
• submit their application in a PDF formatted document containing an updated resume and cover letter. The entire document should not exceed 6 pages
• apply electronically via this SEEK page or Newington Career page: https://www.newington.nsw.edu.au/about-newington/careers/
• apply as soon as possible, as interviews may be conducted upon receipt of applications, not necessarily following the application closing date
• Applications close on 29th May 2025