Grants Coordinator

• Apply your grant writing expertise and secure funding for a leading Botanic Garden
• Part-time (0.6 FTE), fixed-term (2 years)
• South Yarra location, hybrid working model

Who We Are

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (RBGV) employs over 240 staff overseeing two beautiful world-class gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne.

The organisation fosters an understanding and appreciation for plants and the natural world through arts and culture and education programs, world-leading scientific research, plant conservation programs, and promotes health and wellbeing in nature. For further information please visit https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/ 

What You’ll Do

In this newly established role, you’ll join a friendly and dynamic Development team to secure funding from trusts, foundations and government and manage existing grants. Your role will be responsible for working in liaison with internal stakeholders and consultants to identify opportunities for grant funding and crafting effective applications. You will work with Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria plant scientists, horticulturalists, heritage building managers, learning teams and events managers to translate their projects into language that resonates with funders.  You will manage the grants process from identification to applications, reporting and acquitting grants, and identify opportunities to instigate and deepen relationships with funders.  

If you’re a driven individual with a genuine interest in plants and a passion for making a tangible impact, this role is the right opportunity for you!

What You’ll Bring

You have relevant qualifications and professional experience in events, membership support or grant seeking and ideally 3+ years of experience in coordinating grant activities, with a proven track record in crafting compelling funding proposals and securing grants.

You must have a strong grasp of fundraising fundamentals, familiarity with CRM software and excel in professional writing and editing. You should possess sharp research and analytical skills that allow you to identify opportunities for funding and craft concise grant applications. In this role, robust organisational and project management skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills are essential, ensuring the achievement of deadlines and facilitating effective communication and stakeholder engagement.

Working with Us

At RBGV you’ll be part of a nationally-recognised organisation that makes a genuine impact on a local and international scale. As an employee you will benefit from flexible working arrangements to assist in creating genuine work/life balance, annual leave loading, access to an Employee Assistance Program and much more.