Organisation : MND Australia
Location : Online
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Aged Care & Seniors, Disabilities, Health – General, Industry Associations, Research / Medical Research
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 7 Aug, 2023
About the organisation
MND Australia is the national peak body of state organisations that support those living with and impacted by Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Since 1993, we have been the voice for the MND community. Our national and international networks help increase understanding of the disease and advocate for the needs of those affected. Through our research arm – MND Research Australia – we fund world-class research for better treatments and care, and ultimately a cure. Learn more on our website.
Our Mission
To improve the lives of everyone impacted by MND through advancing research, advocacy, and high-quality care.
About the role
The Grants Coordinator will:
- Research and identify emerging and existing funding opportunities (incl. government and philanthropy) in line with MND Australia’s strategic priorities and relevant trends in health care practice and research.
- Coordinate, research, prepare and submit high quality grant submissions, meeting selection criteria and submission deadlines.
- Implement processes to manage, track, and report on upcoming funding opportunities and the status of all grant applications (in progress and secured), including adherence to data confidentiality, ethics requirements and other quality assurance processes.
- Ensure that acquittal reports and requirements are prepared and submitted.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and funding bodies.
About You
We will be interested in learning more about you if you have all or most of the following:
- Extensive demonstrated experience in identifying, researching, writing, and preparing successful evidence-based grant submissions.
- An in-depth knowledge of the grant funding process particularly relating to the health, disability and/or aged care sectors, including strategies to obtain funding.
- Highly developed written and verbal communications skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills with proven ability to establish good working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Position Type
This new position is initially at one day per week, although this is negotiable. The position is subject to a six-month probation period.
The position will work closely with MND Australia’s Chief Executive Officer, State MND Associations and a range of stakeholders and partners.
Benefits
We provide various benefits including:
- A purpose-driven and supportive culture.
- Flexibility in work arrangements to best balance work priorities and your family, study, and other personal commitments.
- Mostly work remotely from your place of choice (and sometimes at the MND Australia office in Canberra).
- Salary based on Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, Level 5 – pay point 1.
- MND Australia is a Health Promotion Charity and can offer FBT exemption in salary packaging.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Grants Coordinator via Pro Bono Australia.
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