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If you are looking for a once in a lifetime opportunity to lead transformational change in an organisations that is helping to shape local communities, contact Fair Foundations. With a history that spans over 50 years, our Mission is ‘Creating strong communities and fulfilling lives by disrupting the cycle of disadvantage in Fairfield and Greater Western Sydney’. Fair Foundations services include community development, case work, psychosocial and educational programs, disability services and children's services.

About this opportunity

Reporting to the Executive Manager Fundraising & Engagement (EMFE), the Grants Officer is responsible for identifying, securing, and managing grant funding opportunities to support the strategic priorities of Fair Foundations.

The role leads the end-to-end grants lifecycle from research, working with the Evidence & Impact Lead (EIL), and application through to reporting and acquittal while working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to develop compelling, high-quality submissions. The Grants Officer also contributes to strengthening systems, processes, and relationships to maximise sustainable funding outcomes. 

About you

You will bring to this role:

• Relevant qualification or experience in communications, fundraising, social sciences, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in grant writing and securing funding from government, trusts & foundations, or philanthropic sources.
• Strong understanding of the Australian philanthropic and funding landscape.
• Knowledge of grant compliance and reporting requirements.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, persuasive funding applications.
• Strong research and analytical skills,with the ability to identify and assess funding opportunities.
• Proven ability to manage the full grantlifecycle, including reporting and acquittals.
• Completion of the Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) Code of Conduct (or willingness to obtain upon commencement).
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement).

Please refer to the Position Description for the full selection criteria.

For more information about this role, contact Lisa Mastoras at [email protected] using the subject line: Grants Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applicants MUST click "Apply Now" and include a cover letter addressing the attributes and skills listed above with a current resume.

We review applications regularly, so don’t hesitate to apply. However, we only contact applicants selected for interview.

Our workforce is as diverse as the communities we serve, and we encourage First Nations people as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, of any faith or gender identity to apply. All Fair Foundations positions are subject to a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a National Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Screening Check (NDISWC). Successful applicants will be required to complete the ‘National Child Safety Training’ provided by the Australian Government Department of Education prior to commencing in the role. This training can be accessed via the Departments learning portal https://learning.education.gov.au/user_login.