Early Links is currently looking for a full-time Grants & Sponsorship Officer to join our Marketing Team.

Joining Early Links

Early Links is an Early Intervention and Disability Inclusion Support Service offering support for people of all ages with a disability in the Lower and Upper Hunter regions at it’s heart. But we’re so much more! An organisation passionate about supporting inclusion and independence for our clients, we have grown significantly in the past 5 years. We are as passionate about looking after our staff as we are our clients, and have a vibrant, energetic and caring culture as a result.

Why work with us?

• Vibrant team culture
• Generous not for profit Salary Packaging
• Paid Lunch break
• 7.5-hour days
• Flexible workplace
• Competitive pay rate

The Role:

Due to rapid growth in the Hunter Region, we are looking for an experienced and passionate Grants & Sponsorship Officer to join the team in our Maitland Office. A brand new position this role will support our organisation to sustainably grow and assist clients into the future.

This role will be responsible for:

• Identifying potential grants and developing applications
• Overseeing and monitoring grant implementation across the business and communicating grant specifics with the organisation
• Preparing and submitting evaluation reports
• Networking with external stakeholders and raising the profile of Early Links
• Supporting the organisation in gaining fundraising and sponsorship support
• Championing the organisation in the community

About you

To be successful in this position you will:

• Have previous successful grant writing or marketing/ promotions experience
• Have a passion for the Not For Profit sector
• Need to be an outstanding communicator, possessing both excellent written and verbal communication styles
• Have the ability to be adaptable and flexible in an ever-changing NDIS world
• Be able to work independently
• Be enthusiastic and excited about this brand new role

Please note that this position will require you to have a Working with Children Check, NDIS worker screening check, First Aid Certificate & CPR, and Driver's License. If you do not currently have these that's ok, but you'll need to have them before you start.