Grants Development Officer

About the Organisation:
Our client, Melbourne City Mission (MCM) are a leading community support organisation working alongside people to live the life they aspire to, their way, providing a broad range of support in: Homelessness, Early Years, Disability, Early Childhood Intervention Services, Education, Palliative Care and Mental Health service areas. Since 1854, MCM has been striving for those experiencing disadvantage to live their life, their way.

About the Role:
In this newly created role, the Grants Development Officer plays a pivotal role in driving income growth through high-quality funding submissions. You will be responsible for researching, writing and coordinating compelling grant applications and tenders that align with MCM’s strategic goals and service priorities. Collaborating with colleagues across our divisions, you will translate complex programs into clear, persuasive cases for support. 

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Funding Strategy & Pipeline Development: Identify and assess grant opportunities across government, philanthropic and corporate sectors; build and maintain a strong grants pipeline
• Grant Writing & Coordination: Prepare high-quality proposals and tenders that communicate MCM’s impact, innovation, and alignment with funder priorities
• Collaboration & Insight Gathering: Work with internal stakeholders to access program data, case studies, and strategic insights for submissions
• Project Management & Compliance: Track deadlines, reporting milestones, and compliance requirements for all grant activity
• Stewardship & Reporting: Support acquittals, reporting and funder engagement to maintain and grow MCM’s funder relationships

About You:
You are a purpose-driven communicator with a strategic mindset and a collaborative approach. You will be a self-starter, be methodical, display curiosity and be professional. You bring:

• 2+ years’ experience in grant writing, research, or tender coordination
• Proven success securing grants from philanthropic or government bodies
• Exceptional written communication and storytelling skills
• Strong research, analytical, and project coordination abilities
• A passion for social impact and the ability to engage stakeholders across varied teams
• Familiarity with CRMs, grant databases and digital collaboration tools (desirable)
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in public policy, communications, or social sciences (desirable)

If you are someone who thrives on writing with purpose, loves deep research, and enjoys working collaboratively across teams to bring bold ideas to life, please make an application by clicking the ‘Apply’ tab below to submit your resume in Word format. To confidentially discuss this role further, please feel free to call Lisa Pratt on 0493 632 441 from Johnson Recruitment.
   
This is a retained, exclusive assignment and any direct applications or referrals will be forwarded to Johnson Recruitment.

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