JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead community grantmaking at one of Australia’s leading community foundations
• Help shape innovative and community-led approaches to philanthropy, including a major participatory grantmaking initiative in Mt Druitt
• Build relationships with grassroots organisations, community leaders and funding partners across Sydney
• Permanent Part-time role (4 days per week) with hybrid working arrangements based in Newtown and Mt Druitt.
• Applicants must hold a current driver's licence and have access to a motor vehicle to fulfil the requirements of this role.
• Salary: $120,000 (including not-for-profit salary packaging benefit) pro rata, plus superannuation

ABOUT US

For more than two decades, Sydney Community Foundation has been a catalyst for positive change, guiding philanthropic giving and raising and connecting over $30 million to support impactful community projects across Greater Sydney. We work with grassroots charities, social innovators, philanthropists, donors, corporates, and governments to improve the lives of individuals and communities across Greater Sydney. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, because a strong, fair Sydney matters to us all.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an exciting opportunity to lead community grantmaking at one of Australia’s leading community foundations. The Community Grants Manager will oversee Sydney Community Foundation’s granting programs while also playing a key role in an innovative participatory grantmaking initiative in Mt Druitt.

The role combines strategic grantmaking, community engagement and partnership management. Alongside managing Sydney Community Foundation’s broader grants portfolio, the role will support a partnership with the Paul Ramsay Foundation and The Centre for Social Innovation (TACSI) to deliver participatory grantmaking in Mt Druitt.

This role would suit someone who enjoys both the operational and relational aspects of grantmaking and can balance strong governance and process with community engagement and collaboration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Grantmaking

• Lead grantmaking processes end-to-end, including assessment, due diligence, contracting, payments, reporting and grant administration
• Manage grantmaking systems and data infrastructure, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to internal and external stakeholders
• Support grantees through application and reporting processes, providing clear communication and responsive assistance
• Prepare reports on grant activity, outcomes and impact metrics for a range of audiences
• Review and improve grantmaking processes to reduce administrative burden and improve accessibility for grantees
• Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in participatory grantmaking, trust-based philanthropy and community-led funding approaches

Community and Partnership Engagement

• Build and steward relationships with Participatory Grantmaking partners and committees, centering accessibility, transparency and responsiveness and serving as a bridge to Sydney Community Foundation

• Build the grantmaking capacity of community, including designing and delivering training for participatory grantmaking committees.

Strategy, Learning and Improvement

• Participate in learning and reflection activities to identify insights, trends and opportunities emerging through grantmaking
• Contribute to the ongoing development of Sydney Community Foundation’s grantmaking practices and community investment approach
• Support impact measurement, evaluation and shared learning across grantmaking programs

ABOUT YOU

• Relevant experience in grantmaking, philanthropy, community development, social impact or related fields
• Demonstrated project management skills, with experience managing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse communities and sectors
• Experience facilitating collaboration, engagement or capacity-building activities with community stakeholders
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and process
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in participatory, trust-based or community-led approaches to philanthropy and social change
• Ability to balance strong governance and administration with empathy, responsiveness and collaboration

WHY JOIN US?

• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefit – up to $15,900 tax-free.
• Six-month probationary period.
• Be part of a small, passionate team making real change in Sydney.
• Work closely with philanthropic leaders, corporates, and grassroots charities.
• Flexible, values-driven workplace.

OUR VALUES

As an employee of Sydney Community Foundation Gives, you will be expected to uphold the following values:

• Brave: Step up, support and lead by example to make Sydney a strong and just community.
• Kind: Compassionate and committed to supporting the most vulnerable in our community.
• Collaborative: Establish, build and maintain partnerships to achieve our goals.
• Trusted: Accountable, financially responsible, and striving for equity in all we do.
• Learn more: www.sydcf.org.au

next steps

To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now' by 5:00pm on the closing date. Applications will only be accepted via Ethical Jobs.

For any enquiries please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Community Grants Manager - Mt Druitt Participatory Grant Making - Newtown / Mt Druitt enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Sydney Community Foundation strongly encourages applications from people who live in or have strong connections to Mt Druitt and Western Sydney, as well as people from culturally diverse backgrounds, First Nations peoples, people with disability and others whose lived experience reflects the communities we work alongside. These perspectives are highly valued in this role.