Organisation : Snowdome Foundation
Location : Melbourne (South Yarra)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Foundations, Trusts & Philanthropy
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $80,000 - 0.5 FTE
Application closing date : 9 Nov, 2021
About the organisation
Snowdome Foundation is the only Australian not-for-profit which focuses exclusively on raising funds to support translational research into blood cancers and accelerating next-generation treatments for Australian patients.
Since 2010, Snowdome has granted more than $37M, leveraged over $11M in matched funds by working collaboratively with government and philanthropic partners, extended 60 research grants and funded more than 72 multi-year Australian research positions. We have supported the establishment of Blood Cancer Research Western Australia to enable WA blood cancer patients to gain access to innovative treatments and are incredibly proud to lend support to the Women in Lymphoma global initiative.
About the role
The Position
We are seeking an accomplished, motivated, values-driven manager with a passion and understanding of the not-for-profit sector with expertise and experience in grant drafting, review, and management. Reporting to the CEO, this role will steward a c.$5M per annum grants programme which drives impact through the acceleration of new and better treatments for Australian blood cancer patients.
The Grants Manager will be responsible for all aspects of grant management including the governance and administration of the activities associated with our grant portfolio. They will provide full lifecycle grants and contract management, to ensure compliance and transparent acquittal of grant funding in accordance with Snowdome Foundation granting criteria and the successful delivery of the grants programme.
Key Selection Criteria
Essential:
- A relevant tertiary qualification or successful relevant experience
- An understanding of, and experience in administering and successfully managing a significant funding and/or grants scheme, and/or demonstrated experience in research management and governance in a similar organisation
- Superior attention to detail skills with accompanied analytical and research expertise
- Notable project management skills and demonstrated track record in managing contracts, budgets, schedules and multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong administrative skills, with sound knowledge in Word, Excel and CRM/Database applications
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build long-term, collaborative relationships with a diverse range of people, including internal teams, high value donors, other collaborators and external funding stakeholders
- Ability to think strategically and clearly under pressure in addition to working under own initiatives to strict deadlines
- A strong alignment and commitment to our values and behaviours, with a working style that reflects these and contributes to a constructive, high-performance culture
- Experience in operating effectively in a flexible, cross functional team environment with excellent client service skills and focus
- Sectoral knowledge of blood cancer research
Desirable:
- Scientific background and/or experience in the medical research sector.
- Experience with Salesforce as a platform for content management.
- Experience in not-for-profit, charitable, or philanthropic organisations
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Grants Manager via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Foundations_Trusts_and_Philanthropy
