• Grants Manager – Botanic Gardens of Sydney
• Temporary Full Time Opportunity up to December 2025 – based at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney with hybrid working model/flexibility
• Clerk Grade 7/8, salary relative to experience and ranges from $106,025 to $117,363 + super

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Together, we create thriving environment, communities and economies

Botanic Gardens of Sydney is the organisation working on behalf of the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, which is established under the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust Act 1980.

The organisation encompasses Australia’s premier botanical research institute, Sydney’s leading outdoor live entertainment and activation precinct, and three world-leading botanic gardens and international tourism destinations.

As Australia’s oldest scientific institution, Botanic Gardens of Sydney are custodians of more than $1.2 billion in state significant cultural, heritage and botanical collections. The Gardens are a leading entity within the NSW tourism sector with a focus on engaging international, national, and regional visitors.

About the role

Are you passionate about conservation and sustainability? Would you like to play a crucial role in securing funding to address pressing environmental challenges? Our Partnerships and Development team is actively seeking a dynamic and proactive Grants Manager to further enhance the success of the Gardens’ fundraising strategy and boost grant revenue. In this role, you will collaborate with experts across various fields, including science, education, assets, horticulture, as well as with the Foundation and Friends of the Botanic Gardens, to secure financial support for critical strategic projects that cannot be achieved with Government funding alone.

The Grants Manager will be instrumental in overseeing, tracking, and reporting on the grants program, working towards the development of a sustainable income stream. Additionally, the role involves cultivating and expanding a portfolio of Trusts and Foundations. Taking principal responsibility, you will manage selected grants from the identification and qualification stages, through the drafting and submission process, to reporting and acquittals. The role also includes providing support to key staff in tracking, managing, and reporting on technical and scientific grants as needed. Join us in making a significant impact on the Gardens’ initiatives and contribute to the success of our environmental and conservation projects.

Why join our team?

• Fantastic Team Culture – Be a part of a passionate and hard-working team who approach their busy day-to-day work with good humour and a sense of fun!
• Genuine long-term Career Opportunities – BGS offers great internal training and career development opportunities to promote success.
• Flexible Working – Our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self.
• Diverse Range of Complex, Rewarding and Engaging work – Work with experts across science, horticulture, public space activation and much more to deliver varied projects – no two days are the same!
• Focus on Wellbeing and Work/Life Balance – Flex leave can be accrued in addition to the 20 annual leave days; access to a Fitness Passport (https://www.fitnesspassport.com.au/ ); DPHI Work Mates peer support program and much more!

About You

The ideal candidate will have;

• Proven success in raising significant funds via grant submissions and proposals.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications with at least 5 years’ demonstrated experience in grant writing and reporting, preferably within the Not for Profit Sector.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and guidelines, relevant legislation and ethical standards.
• Proficiency with CRMs for donor engagement, analysis, and reporting (i.e. Salesforce, ThankQ) is highly regarded.
• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to identify and act on opportunities ahead of the curve.
• Confidence to work independently with minimal supervision to achieve set objectives.
• Advanced team-building skills with experience collaborating with subject matter experts at all levels to build convincing submissions.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with experience in developing strong internal and external partnerships.

Essential Requirements

• Ability to work after hours, including weekends, as required
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Satisfactory criminal history check

For more information please read the full Role Description: Grants Manager.

About Us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) are building the future of NSW through delivering diverse planning, housing solutions and infrastructure across the state. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department. 

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Ben Janeczko via [email protected] using the subject line: Grants Manager - Botanic Gardens of Sydney enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on [email protected] (please include reference number).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/premiers-priorities/our-mob-on-country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.