About the role

The Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation (VFFF) team is seeking a dynamic self-starter interested in developing a career in philanthropy or the not for profit sector. The VFFF Grants Traineeship is a full-time maximum term contract position until December 2023. The role is a rare opportunity to gain experience in grant making and develop an understanding of the philanthropic and not for profit sectors.

About the organisation

The Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation was established in 1962 and is one of Australia’s leading philanthropic organisations. We celebrate our 60th anniversary this year having distributed over $200m in Australia.

This is an opportunity to join our small team in a dedicated trainee role. This role will ensure the smooth ongoing operation of the grant making process, as well as providing general administrative support to the team. This includes responsibility for communication tasks for the VFFF website, social media and newsletter, as well as the grants database, grantee reporting and payment processes. The Grants Trainee also takes on other tasks relating to due diligence and research and the analysis of grants and outcomes.

The role would suit a person with a strong interest in and affinity with the not for profit sector and/or philanthropy.

VFFF encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

A position description is attached.