Grants Officer

• $85,551 to $92,301 pa PRO-RATA (HEW6)
• Ongoing, Part-Time, Joondalup Campus
• Open to candidates with the relevant work rights

Grants Officer
Office of Development and Alumni Relations
$85,551 to $92,301 (PRO-RATA) Plus 17% Super
On-Going, Part-time (0.6 FTE)
Joondalup Campus

Overview
A career defining opportunity exists for an experienced and talented grants writer to apply their skills to the transformational future of Edith Cowan University (ECU). This role will be based in our Joondalup campus and will play a key part in securing transformational grants for ECU’s Foundation.

The Grants Officer role will suit an individual with a background in writing grants for Not-For-Profit or Higher Education institutions. This role will mainly focus on securing new philanthropic grants , to support the delivery of ECU’s word-class research projects, Schools, and other programs.

A vital conduit between the University and its community, the role requires an organised, results-driven team player with exceptional communication skills and the ability to plan, develop, prepare and submit grant proposals and applications to philanthropic organisations in a highly tailored , professional and impactful way, with high attention to detail to generate philanthropic income. 

The Office of Development and Alumni Relations is responsible for building the foundations of lifelong relationships between the University’s alumni, business, and the community. The Office comprises three teams – Alumni Relations and Development and Operations. 

This role will play a pivotal part supporting the Development Operations team and other business and service centres by assisting with the reporting and acquittal of grants to trusts and foundations.

About you:

• You have experience in writing philanthropic grants
• You thrive working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to meet strict deadlines
• You have experience working with Trust & Foundations and their reporting requirements
• You have excellent people skills and build strong relationships
• You’ve honed your administration skills
• You know the importance of strong internal and external stakeholder relationships

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry Personal Excellence and Courage.

Benefits & Remuneration
This part time ongoing position attracts remuneration of $85,551 to $92,301 plus 17% University superannuation contribution (paid pro-rata).

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview.

Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to call Ferdi Fourie, Development Manager on 08 6304 2477  for more information.

How to Apply
Please upload your resume along covering letter outlining why you believe you would be a great match for this role, with specific reference to the “About you” attributes listed in this ad.

Closing Date:
Applications close on 31 May 2023 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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