ABOUT SANE AUSTRALIA

SANE Australia is the leading organisation making a real difference for the five million people affected by complex mental health issues nationally.

Australians affected by complex mental health issues – such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, complex trauma, and severe depression and anxiety – experience major barriers in accessing quality, affordable support, and face high levels of stigma and discrimination.

SANE is committed to changing this reality through its digital and phone counselling, peer support services, arts programming and services, and advocacy and research programs.

SANE is a values-led organisation that offers workplace flexibility, a supportive, friendly team, and the opportunity to help Australians affected by complex mental issues live long and fulfilling lives, free from stigma and discrimination.

We are driven by our values of Respect, Innovation, Celebration, Responsibility and Collaboration.

Staff at SANE Australia benefit from generous not-for-profit salary packaging options, an employee assistance program, and additional days pro-rata of paid Reflection Leave per year after completing 12 months of service.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Business Development Advisor develops and diversifies funding opportunities to drive strategic objectives and organisational growth for SANE, by preparing tenders, grant applications and funding proposals.

This role is a fixed term contract until 30/06/23.

A full Position Description can be found here.

Key Functions:

• Support SANE to develop significant and ongoing relationships with government and non-government stakeholders to grow funding at SANE Australia.
• Identify and consider funding opportunities for SANE Australia
• Develop and execute plans to prepare compete for these funding opportunities;
• Tender and proposal preparation and submission; including partnering with Service Delivery, Finance and People and Culture
• Contributing to the SANE Australia’s external representation and internal business development efforts

How to Apply

We are reviewing applications as received, so the close date is subject to change.

Applications must include;

• A cover letter
• A current CV
• Response to the Key Selection Criteria (Qualification, Skills and Experience)
• For more information about the role, please email us on [email protected] using the subject line: Business Development Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note, if you are interested in applying for this opportunity, it is a mandatory requirement that you will need to undertake a Police Check and Working With Children Check at the offer stage.

SANE Australia welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well-equipped and motivated to make a real difference in the lives of people affected by complex mental health issues.

We strive to have a rich, diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people with lived experience of mental health issues, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from CALD and LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages.

We believe in building an inclusive workforce that sees human difference as a strength and supports our vision for all Australians affected by mental health issues to lead long and fulfilling lives, free from stigma and discrimination.