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Grants Coordinator
Employer: Good Shepherd Microfinance
Work Type/s: Full Time, Part Time
Classification/s: Administration, Advocacy & Campaigns, Finance & Accounting, Project Management
Sector/s: Not For Profit (NFP)
Location: Melbourne
Job posted on: 08 February, 2012.
Applications close: 27 February, 2012.
Good Shepherd Microfinance is Australia’s largest microfinance organisation with over 400 community partners in every State and Territory plus an expanding presence in New Zealand.
Good Shepherd Microfinance is committed to achieving a more just and equitable society for people living on low incomes by promoting greater economic and social participation through microfinance.
Good Shepherd Microfinance believes that financial inclusion is an absolute necessity in the life of every individual in our community.
Operating under Good Shepherd Youth & Family Service, we are proud of our 30 year history of helping marginalised women and families gain access to basic credit facilities.
Our organisation has grown considerably in the last few years and is embarking on a new growth path under a new entity structure that will provide a greater national focus with a new governance framework, revised strategic direction and new business & IT systems.
We are looking for an individual who is an action oriented individual, having worked in either business, government or an NFP setting.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience in implementing and coordinating a Grants Program
- Developed policies, procedures and systems to support a Grants Program
- A results driven approach
- Willingness to work independently to achieve outcomes
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
This role will oversee and lead the development of policies and procedures for the Grants Program, documentation of all activities associated with the Grants Program, the establishment of a communication strategy for the National NILS network, the administration of the Grants Program including provision of quarterly reports and adherence to contract compliance with the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.
This position will work closely with a Grants Administrator to ensure that all aspects of the Grants Program are managed, along with participating in research activities where necessary.
It is an exciting time for Good Shepherd Microfinance as we take the next step in our development as an organisation. The successful candidate can expect to contribute to an organisation that is increasing its impact and creating positive change in the lives of many people across Australia and New Zealand.
A full position description is attached below.
For more information contact Chris Newton: chris.newton@goodshep.com.au.
