Organisation : The Song Room
Location : Melbourne (Prahran)
Work type : Part-time
Profession : Grants & Philanthropy
Sector : Children, Education & Training
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 14 Jul, 2025
About the organisation
The Song Room levels the learning playing field for Australian children through the delivery of impactful, evidence-based arts education programs nationally. We do this in partnership with schools, local communities, and a dynamic portfolio of partners to embed sustainable outcomes for children to thrive at school and in life.
About the role
The Song Room is looking for an exceptional Grants and Reporting Lead to join the team. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, this role plays an important part in sustaining and building a diverse, highly engaged grants, trusts and foundations portfolio. Key accountabilities include progress reporting, acquittals, engagement activities, prospect research, and exceptional moves management administration specific to the portfolio.
About you
- Minimum 4+ years of experience in a similar role within a for-purpose, educational and/or arts environment
- Experience in Salesforce, Tessitura, or similar CRM (highly desirable)
- Strong organisational and administrative skills (including Microsoft Office Suite)
- Articulate, compelling written and verbal communication skills – ideally in an arts or educational context
- Powerhouse grants and reporting project management skills – including written reports, prospect research, and moves management
- Ability to manage competing timelines and priorities
- Extensive experience in working collaboratively across teams and with all levels of executive and management to maintain positive outcomes and relationships (internally and externally)
- An entrepreneurial spirit and strong alignment to The Song Room vision
- The ability to influence and inspire people to engage with and support for-purpose causes.
What we can offer
This is a Part-Time role available at 0.6 or 0.8 FTE. We offer competitive remuneration (based on experience), salary packaging, and flexible working conditions.
- Flexible and hybrid working conditions
- Not-for-profit salary packaging with an option for novated lease arrangements
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program supporting positive mental health and wellbeing
- Learning and development opportunities that will support you to thrive in your role
- You will experience and contribute to the delivery of The Song Room’s vision to allow young people the opportunity to participate in music and the arts to enhance their education, personal development and community involvement.
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How to apply
This position closes Midnight, Monday, 14 July 2024. Suitable candidates may be shortlisted, interviewed and recruited prior to the close date listed above. Don’t wait - submit your application asap!
To apply for this role, email your CV and a cover letter addressing the Outcomes and Essential Capabilities listed in the position description to Roxy Kavanagh, Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships via enquiries@songroom.org.au, noting the role title in the subject line.
Please quote in application: Grants and Reporting Lead (Part-Time 0.6 or 0.8) via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Education_and_Training
