Are you passionate about conservation and making a real difference for Australia's endangered wildlife? AWC, a global leader in conservation, is looking for a Grants Writer to join our development team!
About AWC: Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is a global leader in conservation, providing hope for Australia's wildlife with a science-informed, land management partnership approach which delivers high impact results. We protect endangered wildlife in iconic regions such as the Kimberley, Cape York, the Top End and Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre.
AWC's mission - to deliver effective conservation for all native animal species and their habitats - is achieved by:
Operations - delivering effective large-scale land management including fire management, feral animal control, weed control and infrastructure management. Science - delivering a nationally-coherent program of ecological surveys with a focus on monitoring key conservation assets and threats, conducting applied research relevant to wildlife conservation, implementing conservation programs including reintroductions, and providing advice on land management. Fundraising - mobilising finance (primarily, tax deductible donations) from the general public and philanthropists including through effective communication of AWC conservation programs. About the Role: The Grants Associate is responsible for managing grant applications and acquittals. This role sits in the Partnership team and works closely with the Science and Operations teams to identify, develop, submit, track and acquit government and philanthropic grants. Writing, attention to detail, comfort with budgets, exceptional communication and administrative skills are essential.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Exceptional writing skills, including a demonstrated ability to write winning grant applications, funding proposals, commercial tenders or similar. Strong organisational skills, including the ability to manage complex detail and multiple projects, priorities and relationships. Strong relationship/interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to engage and influence relationships with external and internal stakeholders. Exceptional attention to detail. Effective desktop research skills, developing innovative search criteria to identify philanthropic funding opportunities and networks. A demonstrated passion for the conservation of Australia's wildlife and habitats. A strong work ethic including a willingness to work long hours and weekends as required. Knowledge of current issues relating to philanthropy or the ability to readily acquire such knowledge. Experience in using standard business software packages (including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint) is essential; ability to use a database is desirable. QUALIFICATIONS: Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline is essential. Join our Journey: Take the leap and start your next adventure with the AWC! AWC reserves the right to start screening applicants and interviewing throughout the recruitment process.
For Initial enquiries: APPLICATIONS: To submit an application, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts to complete an online application form. Your application must include CV and covering letter, briefly addressing the critical competencies listed in the detailed job description attachment.
Please note: Applicants must be an Australian citizen/permanent resident or have a suitable visa in place in order to apply. Sponsorship is not available. Applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment checks, which may include an online medical and a values-based assessment. If you apply for this role, AWC will include you in its ongoing updates and communications about its events, activities and fundraising initiatives. You may opt out of these communications at any time. Any application submitted to AWC will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available at By providing us with your contact details, your consent to receive communications and direct educational material will remain current until you advise us otherwise. AWC is a welcoming and inclusive organisation that invites individuals from diverse backgrounds, such as those who identify as First Nations and Torres Strait Islander, individuals with disabilities, the LGBTIQA+ community, neurodivergent individuals, and those from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, to apply for the opportunity. AWC values and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves, and where a range of perspectives, cultures, and voices are respected and recognised as a key part to the success of AWC. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must also have the right to live and work in Australia.
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