Senior Engagement Manager

Murdoch University

Perth, WA

Posted on: 25 June 2025

Closing date: 18 July, 2025

Murdoch University (Murdoch) is one of the top public universities in Perth, Australia, and proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

Murdoch is a young and dynamic university with a foundational commitment to the environment, social justice and inclusion, and making education accessible to more people. With more than 25,000 students and 2,400 staff from 90 different countries, Murdoch is proud to be recognised for the impact that its graduates, research and innovations have made – both in Western Australia and around the world.

This is a significant time to join the University as their new Senior Engagement Manager, since recently securing transformative giving not seen in the University’s first 50 years. Reporting to the Director of Alumni & Philanthropy, the role is a key member of the Alumni & Philanthropy leadership team, positioned to provide strategic and visionary leadership in implementing a world-leading engagement strategy in collaboration with the Director at a pivotal moment for the University.

You are an inspiring leader with an outcomes-driven approach, who is able to foster a collaborative and supportive team environment. You bring superior stakeholder management skills and a track record in both engagement and philanthropy, ideally gained within a higher education or similarly complex environment.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Jocelyn Kelty, Director, Richmond Associates Australia Office or Julie Baker, Consultant, 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/murdoch-senior-engagement-manager/

Applications close: Friday 18 July 2025