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Grants Specialist

Sparkways and TRY Australia
  • Support partnerships with stakeholders and colleagues to make an impact
  • Hub office at Dandenong South – flexible work arrangements including work from home, work from other TRY sites, work from hub office
  • Part time 0.8 FTE, initial 12-month maximum term contract
  • $37.00 per hour + Super + NFP salary packing

The Sparkways difference

At Sparkways (formerly TRY) we’re an early learning and care provider, plus much more. As a non-denominational, not-for-profit organisation we work with communities to support children and young people facing adversity. We do this by helping them to achieve great educational and employment outcomes through our youth mentoring and employment pathway programs, as well as supporting vulnerable families to access early learning.

When you join Sparkways you’re joining an organisation with a 138 year strong history of making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people. Learn more at our website.

Are you ready to make a difference?

We’re seeking a Grants Specialist to join our team. You’ll join an established organisation (we’ve been around since 1883!) that’s undergoing a period of evolution and revitalisation under a dynamic new management team.

About you

You’re a can-do grants writer passionate about making an impact.

You’ll have an excellent track record in identifying funding opportunities, organising information, submitting and acquitting grants. You are an active organiser with drive to see projects to their completion.

Examples of grants you will be working with include:

  • Department of Education grant for funding from their Refurbishment and Minor Works Program
  • Expression of Interest submission for new Kindergarten facility
  • Wyndham Council grant for the Mentoring Program

You’ll bring with you a record of success:

  • Preparing grant and funding applications
  • Managing funding applications and acquittals
  • Collaborative partnerships with stakeholders and colleagues
  • Working closely with General Managers to achieve organisational outcomes

You’ll benefit from

  • Engaging, collaborative and friendly working environment
  • Unique opportunity to make your mark and shape the agenda
  • Competitive salary and meaningful work
  • Flexible work arrangements – remote work and office bases available
  • Not for profit salary packaging available

Any questions?

Email or call Judith in the People & Culture team to request a copy of the position description and/or make a time to speak to the hiring manager.

  • E: [email protected], using the subject line: Grants Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs
  • M: 0437 942 438

A position description is attached.

Interviews will be starting from Monday 10 January 2022.

Child safety and inclusiveness

Sparkways is committed to child safety. The protection and wellbeing of children and young persons is reflected in our zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that young people are safe whilst involved in our care and programs. All children have the right to safety and security and the protection from physical, emotional, verbal and sexual abuse and neglect

Sparkways is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from people with a disability.

How to apply

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