Grants Research Officer

About Us

Neighbourhood Connect is a national community organisation and charity which helps people across Australia create neighbourhood groups to encourage happier, safer and more connected communities. Because life is better when we belong. We help people turn streets into communities and foster a national network of neighbour groups. We make it easy for people to get to know those who live near them and to feel more connected and less lonely. 

We have neighbour groups and a project team spanning six States / Territories, with the team contributing from home. Everyone involved is passionate about creating and supporting communities. The organisation has no core funding, and a small amount of project funding. Gaining funding is critical for the organisation (and therefore the number of neighbour groups) to continue and grow.

You can check us out at www.neighbourhoodconnect.org.au 

Your Role

As a grants research officer, you will:

• Find and collate relevant funding opportunities for NFP community groups via local governments, state and federal governments, philanthropic and commercial organisations.
• Check that we are eligible for the grant and that the grant’s priority areas match what we do.
• Keep records and update spreadsheets with gathered information and liaise with the grants team to highlight upcoming opportunities to apply for grants.  
• Assist in grant writing (optional).

Skills Required

• Being able to work independently (with direction as needed)
• Good research and analytical skills
• Effective communication skills 
• Good time management 
• Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, Google docs and sheets)

What help will we give you?

We’ll support you with: 

• Guidance and advice from a member of the Project Team via phone and email
• Provide current spreadsheets and extra material to support you.

What will you get from this?

• Grant  research experience 
• Work with a small team of committed volunteers
• You will get the satisfaction of contributing to scaling up of Neighbourhood Connect’s work. 
• Being part of a national not for profit organisation and seeing it grow and develop.
• A reference and referee to assist with your career.

Is this a big commitment?

This can be done on top of a busy life. Around three hours a week or more would be good.

To Apply

Please email Shenhav, Recruiter (volunteer), at connect@neighbourhoodconnect.org.au with the following:

• why this interests you

• any internet research experience 

• other skills you have that you think would make you successful in this role

If you have any questions please call Shenhav on 0410 176 644. (note WA time – 3 hours behind east coast)