Head of Development
Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School
Ivanhoe, VIC
Posted on: 18 November 2025
Closing date: 1 December, 2025
Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School is an Anglican day school strongly committed to single sex education for girls. Catering for students from Early Learning Centre (Three Year Old) to Year 12, Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School seeks to provide excellence in education within a caring Christian community and to prepare young women for a personally and professionally fulfilling life.
About the role
This newly established role offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead the School’s philanthropic strategy (Towards 2040) in support of its Strategic Priorities and Values. The Head of Development will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program that supports strategic priorities, including wellbeing education, cross-curricular learning, Indigenous cultural knowledge, and future-focused learning that benefits our students. This role is also responsible for stewarding donors and provides an opportunity to shape a new role and contribute to a legacy of excellence.
As the School moves towards its 125th anniversary in 2028, we are focused on innovation, inclusion, and building a strong philanthropic culture to support future generations of Ivanhoe Girls who attend or otherwise couldn’t attend the School without philanthropic support.
This is a part time (0.6 FTE) ongoing position.
What you bring
- Proven experience and track record in a fundraising, advancement, or philanthropy role, ideally gained within the independent education sector, higher education sector, or relevant not-for-profit sector environment
- Ability to build relationships and effectively communicate and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, and maintain confidentiality at all times
- Demonstrated ability in strategic planning and creative thinking, with well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Commitment to teamwork and the ability to work independently
- Excellent time management skills, the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands
Additional Information
Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School has a zero tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to promoting child safety, children’s wellbeing and protecting children from abuse. Ministerial Order 1359 requires Ivanhoe Girls’ to implement child safety standards and to accommodate and take the needs of all children (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with disabilities, and children who are vulnerable) into account when creating a child safe environment.
The incumbent of this role must comply with Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School’s child safety policies and related policies and procedures (including the Code of Conduct), upholding the overarching principles and values set out and conducting themselves in accordance with the commitment to take all reasonable steps to promote the safety of children.
How to apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume via the School’s website and address applications to:
Melanie Dow
Director of Advancement
Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School
123 Marshall Street
Ivanhoe VIC 3079
Applications close: 9.00am, Monday 1 December 2025
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply
