Associate Vice-President, Advancement – Institute for Molecular Bioscience
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
Posted on: 17 July 2026
Closing date: 14 August, 2026
Associate Vice-President, Advancement – Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB)
Brisbane, Australia
The University of Queensland (UQ) is consistently ranked among the world’s top 50 universities and is one of Australia’s leading teaching and research universities. Its strategic mission is to deliver for the public good through excellence in education, research and engagement with their communities and partners: local, national and global.
UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) is the leading biosciences research institute in Australia and the Asia-Pacific. Ranked in the Top 20 globally for life sciences research, IMB pursues a multidisciplinary approach to solving some of the world’s most serious challenges in the fields of health, disease and sustainable solutions for our cities, fuels, and foods.
To continue the Institute’s impactful work and in support of its mission, particularly in translational research, they now seek a new Associate Vice-President, Advancement who will oversee the Institute’s fundraising and external engagement activities in partnership with UQ’s Advancement and Community Engagement team. This critical leadership role, reporting to the Director, IMB, will secure major and principal gifts to support established priorities for the Institute.
The successful candidate will bring a demonstrable track record in cultivating significant donor relationships and securing 6-7 figure gifts with the ability to liaise effectively with senior executives to influence and drive fundraising strategy. An understanding of and experience in health/research and/or the education sectors will be advantageous.
To learn more about this opportunity via a confidential discussion, including remuneration, please contact Jocelyn Kelty, Director or Julie Baker, Senior Consultant at Richmond Associates on +61 (0)2 8218 2185, or at info@richmond-associates.com.
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APPLICATIONS CLOSE on FRIDAY 14 AUGUST 2026
