About UTS
At UTS, we're a young, globally recognised university known for doing things differently. Based in the centre of Sydney, we work closely with industry, government, and the community to focus on outcomes that matter. Our strength lies in how we bring creativity, technology and innovation together to make a practical difference. We're Australia's leading young university and consistently sit within the top 100 universities globally - a reflection of the scale of our ambition and the contribution of our people. When you join UTS, you become part of a community that values inclusion, supports access to education, and works towards positive change in society.

About the Role

The Prospect Strategy & Research Coordinator supports UTS's philanthropic fundraising performance through high quality prospect research, portfolio support, reporting and donor engagement briefs. Working within the Advancement Systems and Services team, this role delivers accurate, data led prospect intelligence and analysis that enables effective engagement planning and decision making across the Alumni & Philanthropy Unit, leading to increased philanthropic support.

Role responsibilities include:

• Support the application of prospect strategy frameworks, standards and processes.
• Undertake prospect research and prepare high quality prospect profiles, briefs and meeting materials.
• Support the creation, maintenance and optimisation of philanthropic donor portfolios, including tracking of actions and outcomes.
• Produce prospect, portfolio and pipeline reports to support fundraising activity and performance monitoring.
• Maintain accurate prospect records, ratings and biographical information in CRM systems.
• Support due diligence, governance and compliance activities related to prospect research.
• Contribute to data quality, reporting accuracy and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, data sources and technology to support effective use of prospect identification and intelligence.

About You

Skills, attributes and knowledge

• Strong organisational and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate outputs to deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for technical and non technical audiences.
• Sound judgement when handling sensitive information.
• Solutions focused approach to problem solving and process improvement.
• Knowledge of prospect research, portfolio management or transferable analytical practices.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, data management and reporting tools.
• Awareness of privacy, records management and ethical data handling requirements.

Experience

• Experience supporting prospect research, analytics, portfolio management or related functions.
• Experience working with CRM systems, databases and reporting tools.
• Experience preparing reports, briefs or analysis to inform decision-making.
• Experience contributing to data quality or process improvement initiatives.
• Experience working in a complex organisation; exposure to higher education or not-for-profit environments is desirable.

Qualifications

Relevant tertiary qualification, or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant professional experience.

What We Offer

Base Salary Range: $97,332 - $105,385 (HEW6) plus 17% superannuation (pension)

The position is full time and will be made on a continuing basis.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

How to Apply

Please include the following in your application and ensure all documents submitted include reference number IRC337521 and your name.

1. a cover letter stating your motivation for applying and addressing the selection criteria in the position description.

2. a copy of your resume.

For guidance on preparing your responses to the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria. Applications must be submitted via the UTS online recruitment system (current staff should apply through NEO).

UTS is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applicants to include a statement on career breaks or relative to opportunity where relevant.

UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk factors. We appreciate your role in upholding the standards and behaviour expected of our community.

Closing Date: 12 June 2026 at 11.59 pm (AEST)

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Accessibility

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In addition, if you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway, please contact ***********@uts.edu.au for assistance.

UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ+ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.