19th December, 2025
Established in 1881, Caulfield Grammar School is a multi-campus, co-educational school committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities from Early Learning through to Year 12. With over 3,700 students and 1,000 employees across four metropolitan campuses, the School offers state-of-the-art facilities, quality teaching and innovative programs that empower students to excel. Inspired by their Anglican tradition of faith, hope and love, Caulfield Grammar is guided by values of Pursuing Excellence, Inspiring Creativity, Thriving Together, Embracing Diversity and Living Wholeheartedly.
Their purpose is simple yet powerful: to enable quality learning every day, in every experience, and to nurture responsible global citizens. With campuses at Caulfield, Kakadu, Malvern, Shelford, Wheelers Hill, and Yarra Junction, Caulfield Grammar School cultivates a broad and diverse school community, united by a commitment to excellence and innovation.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Community Engagement and working closely with the Principal and School Foundation, the Director of Philanthropy will:
- Lead the delivery of a school-wide philanthropic strategy across all donor groups and communities, aligned with Caulfield Grammar’s vision and growth, that champions a culture of collaboration, innovation, responsiveness and service-oriented excellence
- Build and steward significant, long-term relationships with major donors, bequestors, and philanthropic partners
- Oversee a comprehensive campaign supporting infrastructure projects, scholarships and strategic bequests
- Inspire generosity through highly relational engagement initiatives and donor stewardship
- Provide leadership and support to the Caulfield Grammar School Foundation Board members, campaign volunteers and staff, as well as directly manage and empower a high-performing Philanthropy Team
- Manage the team budgets, reporting and compliance in line with best-practice fundraising standards and School policy
- Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to lead the development and implementation of the communications strategy for key donors, major gift projects and campaigns
About YOU: - Proven leadership in philanthropy programs, including comprehensive campaigns, major gifts, and bequests, with a strong record of securing significant philanthropic contributions.
- Demonstrated success in donor engagement, encompassing identification, solicitation, closing, and stewardship of relationships.
- Strategic and relationship-focused, with exceptional influencing, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Expertise in designing and executing effective fundraising strategies that drive impact and growth.
- Collaborative and highly organised, with a passion for creating meaningful outcomes through philanthropy.
- Experienced people leader, with a track record of developing and empowering high-performing teams.
- Postgraduate qualifications in Education, Business Management, or Communications (highly desirable).
- Deep understanding of philanthropic landscape in Australia, as well as the independent education sector, including parent and alumni cultures and engagement dynamics.
Why join Caulfield Grammar School? - Be part of a respected, values-driven school community that champions innovation and diversity
- Lead a high performing team in a role that shapes the future of education
- Enjoy flexibility with hybrid work arrangements and a culture that thrives on collaboration and excellence
APPLY NOW to lead an innovative and transformational philanthropy program that will contribute to a thriving educational experience for current students and future generations.
Gembridge is proud to partner with
Caulfield Grammar School.
For a confidential discussion, contact
Michelle Varcoe or
Dawn Patrick at Gembridge on
1300 313 413 or
apply@gembridge.com.au.
Child Youth Safety Strategy Caulfield Grammar School is a Child Safe organisation with a commitment to the Safety and wellbeing of children with a zero-tolerance to the abuse of children in our care. The successful candidate will be required to support the School’s Child Safety policies and procedures and commit to their implementation upon commencement. Gembridge Australia champions diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation and genders.
