• Permanent part time (3 days - flexible hours & work location options)
• Leading Not For Profit Organisation
• Located in our renovated office in Redfern

The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s leading non-profit organisations and each year provides assistance to over one million Australians. The Salvation Army has an out-standing tradition of being ‘Christianity in action’ bringing hope to where it is needed most. 

About the opportunity

The dynamic Donor Development Team based in Sydney’s brand new Territorial Headquarters (265 Chalmers Street, Redfern) is seeking an experienced and motivated Trusts and Foundations Grant Writer who will support the team with grant opportunities. Engaging with key stakeholders to grow Trust and Foundation income, this role is a vital and strategic one. The aim of this position is to increase the fundraising capacity across the territory (NSW, ACT and QLD). Reporting to the Development Director, this role will suit a professional with strong written expression and interpersonal skills.

Essential

• An appreciation of and the ability and willingness to promote and support the values and ethos of The Salvation Army
• A passionate commitment to social justice
• Undergraduate qualifications in a related discipline and demonstrated experience in writing grants and T& F submission processes.
• Demonstrated experience in writing successful funding applications, grants and submissions.
• Facilitation and coordination of personnel to formulate quality, timely responses and submissions
• Understanding of corporate and private T&F and philanthropy
• Experience in community services (highly regarded)
• High level of computer literacy
• Self-starter, demonstrated to work autonomously

Desirable:

• Background in Journalism/Communication, Research, Consulting or other professions that have a high standard of preparing written communication in form of proposals, presentations and reports
• Experience in working for a large organisation or corporation, managing multiple stakeholders
• Understanding the mission and ministry aspects of The Salvation Army
• Demonstrated experience in grant writing

The Salvation Army is a desirable workplace with an inspiring organisational culture and a commitment to staff career development. Join us and be recognised and valued for your contribution. Competitive salary, attractive tax free salary packaging and other benefits are on offer.

For further information, please contact Elise Adams on (02) 9466 3025.

A full position description is attached below.