Rachael Dalton

Rachael Dalton serves as the Senior Director of Advancement Operations at the University of Melbourne, where responsibility includes strategic oversight of critical enabling functions such as advancement systems, gift operations, and organizational development. Dalton has held various leadership roles within the University, including Acting Senior Director and Director of Advancement Operations, contributing to the delivery of effective advancement strategies and operational leadership. Previous positions include Manager of Service Innovation and Engagement and Client Relationships within Infrastructure Services, as well as roles at Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, Pitcher Partners Consulting Pty Ltd, and IBM. Dalton's educational background includes a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting and degrees in Computer Science and Business Accounting from La Trobe University, supplemented by professional certification in leadership management.