• Be part of a national feminist organisation
• Positively impact the lives of women and gender diverse people
• Flexible location/work from home
• Location: Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne – Remote/Hybrid office
• Salary: $90,000 + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging Benefits
• Contract: Full-Time Permanent
• Impactful Work: Be part of an organisation that is dedicated to making a future where gender equality is a reality

About Us

For over 140 years YWCA has been at the forefront of gender equality through our housing, community programs and advocacy. Our five-year plan focuses on making young women’s leadership and women’s housing our priority for gender equity in Australia.

What You'll Do

As our Grants and Funding Officer you’ll be securing vital funding from government, trusts and foundations to grow our service delivery programs and community housing where they’re most needed. Your expertise will ensure our submissions are compelling, comprehensive, and impactful.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and project managing all aspects of the funding application lifecycle, from drafting persuasive responses to co-ordinating input, document layout, approvals workflow, submission and post-submission follow-up, in collaboration with team members.
• Forging and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders including stewardship of corporate, trusts and foundations, to position YWCA for long-term success.
• Administering funding proposals and existing contracts to maintain compliance at all times.
• Developing standardised templates and a robust content library of current evidence to support continuous improvement.
• Conducting market scans to scope out a healthy pipeline of government, trusts and foundations funding opportunities that align to YWCA’s Evolve Strategy 2026 (YeS2026).

Who You Are

We are looking for a motivated and experienced self-starter, who is action-orientated and enthusiastic about fostering a positive workplace culture, supporting our team members, and growing impact. You will have:

• Proven success in submission writing roles, with advanced writing and editing capabilities
• Exceptional project management skills with a flare for relationship building and stakeholder management
• Demonstrated ability to manage funding pipelines, adapt to shifting priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Confidence in systems admin and using tech-based solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Experience in community services is highly desirable, with an understanding of sector-specific challenges and opportunities.

Successful candidates will need to complete the following pre-employment requirements:

• National Criminal History Check
• Valid State-Based Working with Children Permit

Don’t meet every single requirement? At YWCA Australia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If this role speaks to you but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

How to Apply

Ready to join a team that makes a difference? We want to hear from you!

Apply by sending your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re the ideal candidate for this role.

Please connect with us at any time during the recruitment process if you require assistance to fully participate.

Questions? Contact Fiona Forrest at [email protected] using the subject line: Grants and Funding Officer - Brisbane / Sydney / Melbourne enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.