Development Manager

Stella Maris CollegeManly, NSWPosted on: 18 November 2025Closing date: 26 November, 2025Stella Maris College Vision and MissionStella Maris College, Manly, is a Catholic secondary school for girls in Years 7 to 12, inspired by the Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition. As one of ten schools nationally, that form the Good Samaritan Education (GSE) network, the College upholds a holistic and inclusive approach to education, grounded in the values of stewardship, mutuality, prayer, hospitality, humility, discernment, justice, and peace.Informed by the Good Samaritan Philosophy of Education, Stella Maris is committed to fostering a learning environment that promotes innovative pedagogy across all areas of the curriculum while nurturing the personal, social, and spiritual growth of each student. At the heart of this commitment is a strong focus on pastoral care, which seeks to ensure that every student is known, valued, and supported to flourish.The College encourages students to become grounded, hope-filled young people who are capable of deep listening, wise leadership, and compassionate engagement with others and the world. Pastoral care at Stella Maris is not a separate program but an integrated and relational approach that informs all aspects of school life, from the classroom to the co-curricular space, fostering a sense of belonging and wellbeing.Stella Maris College is incorporated and governed locally by a Board of Directors, accountable through the Company Members to Good Samaritan Education.Position PurposeThe Development Manager joins the College at an exciting time in our 90+ year history leading into centenary celebrations in 2031 and planned 95th anniversary celebrations in 2026.This role seeks to advance Stella Maris College through friends and funds. The role manages all College fundraising activities including stewardship, annual and regular giving, key donor events as well as community building events, grant and sponsorship opportunities, alumni engagement, and donor research and ensures all communication and collaborations meet the high standards and values of Stella Maris College.The role has a key strategic focus in line with the College’s Strategic Plan 2025-2030 and works to build and nurture a culture of philanthropy within the College community in line with Benedictine values.Key ResponsibilitiesThe role is responsible for the progress of the College’s fundraising programs, raising philanthropic funds in support of the College’s capital works and bursary and scholarship programs. The Development Manager will support appeal and ‘ask’ conversations, through research, planning and engagement.The Development Manager is also responsible for developing and maintaining solid and long-standing relationships across all sectors of the College community, with a key focus on building alumni engagement.The Development Manager works with the Community Engagement Team to deliver high quality supporting publications and events that advance the College’s long-term goals.Role AccountabilitiesFor full description of the role and accountabilities, please see a detailed description here: https://stellamaris.connxcareers.com/job/details/0d20473b07224bfe9abda746ed56f387Length of TenureThe Development Manager is appointed under permanent contract, subject to performance reviews.RequirementsThe Development Manager will be appointed at 0.4 to 0.6 FTE (negotiable).RemunerationTo be discussed at interview based on qualifications and experience.Conditions of AppointmentThe Development Manager is appointed by the College Principal.The appointee will be required to undergo performance reviews and is subject to a 6-month probation period.Preferred applicants will be screened in accordance with Child Protection Legislation.The appointee must hold a current Working with Children Check.Workplace Health and SafetyEmployees Are Responsible And Accountable Forcompliance with workplace policies and procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk controlactive participation in activities associated with the management of workplace health and safetyidentification and reporting of health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries and property damage at the workplacewhere required, correct utilisation of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment or Personal Protective ClothingSome weekend and evening work may be required to successfully fulfil this position.Child Safe StandardsStella Maris College Is Committed To Ensuring That All Those Engaged In The College Promote The Fundamental Right Of Children And Young People To Be Respected In a Safe School Environment. The College Has Zero Tolerance Of Child Abuse And Expects All Of Staff Tobe aware of, understand and comply with the College’s Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct, including the Child Safe Standards, and demonstrate behaviours in accordance with thesebe in possession of a current and valid Working with Children Checkrespond according to the College’s policies and procedures when interacting with children and young people, taking all allegations and concerns very seriouslybe committed to providing a safe environment for all children and young people, promoting physical, emotional, and cultural safetyApplicationsApplications Must Include a1 page cover letter addressed to the Principal including a response that details suitability for the role by addressing each point in the Essential Criteria Only electronic applications will be accepted. Applications close Wednesday, 26 November 2025Stella Maris College reserves the right to fill the position prior to this date should a suitable candidate be appointed.Please see a detailed description and apply here: https://stellamaris.connxcareers.com/job/details/0d20473b07224bfe9abda746ed56f387