Are you a grants expert with proven experience in end-to-end grants management and funding application development? If so, we have a perfect role for you! Join our team in Melbourne and make a meaningful impact in the lives of migrant and refugee women experiencing family violence, as well as their families and communities.

• Be involved in meaningful projects
• Enhance the quality and impact of our services.
• Join a dynamic leadership team committed to making a difference.

About inTouch

inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence (inTouch) is at the forefront of providing integrated and culturally responsive services to women from migrant and refugee communities experiencing family violence. For over 40 years, we've championed the cause of our clients, helping more than 30,000 women, children and families to thrive despite the challenges they've faced. Our approach is unique and effective, thanks to our inLanguage, inCulture delivery model and our team's profound and personal understanding of cultural sensitivities and the migration journey. With a new CEO and refreshed Executive Team, we are about to embark upon a bold ambition towards making a greater impact.

inTouch is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to being an organisation that embraces a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion within our workforce and approach to service delivery. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic communities, people of all ages and LGBTIQ people.

About the Role

inTouch Grant Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the expansion and growth of inTouch’s service and program delivery to migrant and refugee women experiencing family violence. The position will be an integral part of inTouch’s goal to work towards financial sustainability and growing new revenue opportunities.

Key focus areas include:

• Developing and managing grant seeking strategies, including annual pipeline and database of prospective funders;
• Conducting thorough research to identify potential grant, tender and other funding opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and other funding sources.
• Collaborating with program team and leveraging information gathered to develop a compelling grant and funding proposals.
• Overseeing the administration of awarded grants and ensuring compliance with all funding requirements and guidelines.
• Cultivating and maintaining relationships with current and potential funders.
• Representing inTouch at meeting and other events to enhance visibility.
• Maintaining accurate and organised records of grant activities, budget and reporting.
• Providing right support to team to help enhance their grant writing skills and improving grant application success rate.
• Fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Aligning team efforts with organisational goals and program objective and ensuring effective cross departmental collaboration.

The benefits of working with us?

You'll be part of a mission-driven organisation that is making a tangible difference in the lives of women from migrant and refugee backgrounds, their families and their communities. inTouch offers a supportive, diverse and dynamic work environment, where innovation, passion and resilience are at the heart of what we do.

When you join inTouch, you can expect a range of benefits designed to foster your professional growth and ensure your overall wellbeing, including:

• A collaborative and nurturing team culture within a positive working environment, fostering mutual support, and continuous learning.
• Competitive salary plus packaging option.
• Hybrid - office /working from home model.
• 5 weeks Annual Leave.
• Ongoing training, career progression and professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
• Purchased leave option.

Why we want you to join inTouch

• Your exceptional skills of managing diverse grant portfolios.
• Demonstrated understanding of culturally sensitive practices and of the unique challenges faced by multicultural communities
• Your experience managing multi-million-dollar funding contracts and financial reporting processes.
• Your ability to build relationships with stakeholders to gather information, identify opportunities to improve performance, capability, and funding outcomes.
• Your excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

You’ll also need:

• High level of written communication skills and ability to communicate in various writing styles including end to end preparation of funding submissions.
• Financial management skills and experience in developing program budgets
• A tertiary degree in Community Development, Business, Public Administration or related field.
• Demonstrated ability in strategic planning and cross functional collaboration
• Expertise in project management

How to Apply

If this sounds like the role for you then click on the 'Apply Now' button below.

Please note your application will not be considered unless you provide a cover letter responding to the key selection criteria (maximum 2 pages of text) and an updated Resume.

Reach out to [email protected] using the subject line: Grant Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs if you require support to complete your application or adjustments based on your access needs.

The first round of interviews held week commencing 22 July 24.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks including a National Police Check (including an international police check if resided continuously in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the last ten years), Working with Children Check, disclosure of previous or current disciplinary action, referee checks, proof of eligibility to work in Australia and qualification checks.