Job description
- 0.6 Part-time role, 3 days / 22.8 hours per week.
- Based in the brand-new Kew office
- $70,000 – $80,000 (Pro-rata equivalent) + 11% Superannuation.
About the organisation
Guide Dogs Victoria (GDV) is a leader in breaking down barriers to enable people, who have blindness or low vision to live life without limits. Guide Dogs Victoria recognises and responds to the diverse needs and choices of our Clients. With over 65 years of experience, we specialise in providing client directed high quality, inclusive services and supports We are one of Australia’s most trusted charities and an employer of choice in the disability and aged care sectors.
About the role
Guide Dogs Victoria is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Grants Coordinator in a part-time capacity, based at our Kew office. This role will be responsible for the successful delivery and management of our grants program, with a specific focus on growth and development of funding relationships and reports to the General Manager Fundraising & Philanthropy.
The role works closely with the broader Fundraising, Client Services and Guide Dogs Service delivery teams to identify funding opportunities from the broadest possible range of activities undertaken by Guide Dogs and package these in ways that are appropriate to the needs and interests of potential funders.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate grant acquisition from various sources such as Trusts, Foundations, PAFs, and government funders.
- Organise visits for funders to observe service delivery at the Kew campus.
- Ensure timely fulfilment of funders’ benefits and provide project updates.
- Maintain a comprehensive pipeline register to track submissions, grants, and projects.
- Collaborate with Client and Guide Dog Services to identify funding needs.
- Develop acquisition strategies to enhance grant revenue growth.
- Meet revenue targets and budgets for Guide Dogs Victoria’s grants program.
- Stay updated on philanthropic trends and recommend relevant strategies.
- Maintain accurate records of funder interactions in Guide Dogs Victoria’s CRM system.
- Represent Guide Dogs Victoria at relevant events and provide clear written communication.
The ideal candidate
- Experienced in successful grant proposal writing and donor development.
- Proficient in influencing and networking, adept at making requests.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional at managing relationships.
- Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management systems, preferably Salesforce.
- Advocates positively for people with disabilities and educates the community.
- Demonstrates confidentiality and diversity awareness.
- Resilient, compassionate, empathetic, and a good listener.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary with tax-free packaging up to $18,550.
- 6 weeks paid parental leave.
- Professional development support, including paid study leave and mentoring.
- Wellbeing program with annual calendar, discounted health insurance, and did we mention puppies?
- Reward and recognition program.
- World first, brand new Kew campus – join during a transformational stage of the organisation!
Note
- Must be comfortable working with and around dogs.
Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to apply for this role.
Does this sound like you?
If so, we would love to hear from you! Please apply via the apply now button below. Alternatively, if you would like to view the full position description or have questions feel free to contact Jessica Torres on 03 9050 0678 / [email protected] using the subject line: Grants Coordinator – Guide Dogs Victoria enquiry via EthicalJobs.
At Beaumont People we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
Beaumont People have been contracted by Guide Dogs Victoria to recruit for this role, please direct all enquiries to us. We offer a non-profit service specialising in delivering unparalleled permanent and temporary recruitment and consultancy solutions to the Not-for-profit sector on a not-for-profit basis.