
Organisation : KidsXpress
Location : Sydney (MACQUARIE PARK)
Work type : Part-time
Profession : Grants & Philanthropy
Sector : Children, Mental Health
Salary type : Annual Package
About the organisation
About the role
Part Time 2-3 days a week
A children’s mental health charity, KidsXpress helps to transform the lives of children impacted by adversity. We deliver trauma-informed Expressive Therapy to children under the age of 12yrs and Education Services for those that care for them.
KidsXpress is experiencing an exciting growth phase and is looking for a motivated and highly organised professional to join our Growth team as a Grants Coordinator.
This is a varied and rewarding role in an organisation that has creativity at its core. You will be responsible for identifying grant opportunities and coordinating and contributing to the application and acquittal process.
We’re seeking applications from both competent grant writers as well as those with some experience who are looking for an exciting opportunity to further develop their grant writing skills.
As a member of the KidsXpress team, you will receive competitive remuneration, support for professional development and access to salary packaging (if eligible). You’ll also be a part of a vibrant, playful, and creative workplace surrounded by diversely skilled and experienced professionals.
Essential criteria:
- Excellent written communication skills
- Experience with grant writing for the charity sector
- Excellent project management skills and the ability to prioritise work and resources
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to interpret data and financial budgets for grant and acquittal purposes
- Desktop publishing skills for designing effective proposals (desirable)
- Experience with Grants Hub and Salesforce (desirable)
Prior to commencement of employment, you will also need to provide a WWCC number as evidence of Working with Children Check and National Police history Check.
Why You'll love working here

Work from home

Professional development assistance
How to apply
If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply via the KidsXpress website https://kidsxpress.org.au/about/work-with-us/ and include a cover letter addressing the criteria.
If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Alex Sinclair at HR@kidsxpress.org.au
Please quote in application: Grants Coordinator via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Mental_Health