Full-time, Continuing position
Salary HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About The Position
As Advancement Writer at RMIT, you’ll tell stories that move people to action. You’ll craft high‑quality, persuasive communications that bring RMIT’s mission to life, showcase our global impact and inspire major philanthropic support.
Your primary focus will be developing compelling major gift proposals and cases for support that connect donor passions with RMIT’s strategic priorities. You’ll work closely with major gift fundraisers, University leadership and academic staff to turn complex initiatives into clear, engaging, donor‑centred narratives.
You’ll also support Advancement more broadly by creating content for multiple channels, helping to shape strategic messaging, and proofreading and editing key materials. With outstanding written and verbal communication skills, confidence working with diverse stakeholders and the ability to manage competing deadlines, you’ll turn words into impact.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
Exceptional storytelling, writing and editing skills, with a high level of grammatical proficiency and outstanding attention to detail.
Experience in persuasive writing in fundraising, grant writing or donor communications, preferably within a higher education setting and with a focus on major gifts.
Ability to generate materials from scratch, using interviews, research and existing written content.
Ability to write across a wide range of topics, reflecting the breadth of study and research subjects at RMIT, and turn complex information and ideas into clear, engaging narratives.
Experience writing for a range of media including print, online, video, and presentations.
Demonstrated experience using basic design software such as Adobe Express or Canva.
Strong project management skills and an ability to meet deadlines, against a backdrop of competing and sometimes shifting priorities.
High-level interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work with senior staff in a large and complex organisation.
Demonstrated capacity to work both independently and as a team member to achieve desired outcomes.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Portfolio
The Engagement Portfolio provides integrated, strategic leadership across the University to advance RMIT’s reputation, reach, and revenue, encompassing a range of functions, including domestic and international student recruitment; global marketing; market intelligence and proposition, strategic communications; Advancement (alumni engagement, philanthropy, donor stewardship and donor relations, and Advancement Services); and industry engagement and partnerships.
Through innovation, collaboration, and strategic partnerships, the Engagement Portfolio plays a critical role in diversifying revenue streams and expanding RMIT’s presence in alignment with its long-term strategic objectives.
Advancement develops and leads the engagement of the University’s largest community, alumni (c. 550,000), leads fundraising in support of institutional priorities and stewards donors and alumni to generate measurable impact
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact [email protected]
Job Description – Advancement Writer
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RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.
At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.
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Skills Required
- Exceptional storytelling, writing and editing skills with high grammatical proficiency and attention to detail.
- Experience in persuasive writing for fundraising, grant writing, or donor communications.
- Experience in major gifts or working within higher education (preferred).
- Ability to generate materials from interviews, research and existing content.
- Ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging narratives across diverse subjects.
- Experience writing for multiple media: print, online, video and presentations.
- Demonstrated experience using basic design software such as Adobe Express or Canva.
- Strong project management skills and ability to meet deadlines amid shifting priorities.
- High-level interpersonal skills and ability to work with senior staff in a large organisation.
- Capacity to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Must pass Working With Children and National Police Check as a condition of appointment.
What We Do
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