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We are an organisation that acknowledges systemic disadvantage and discrimination exist, and one that values diverse experience. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with different abilities, and people re-entering the workforce.
TENDER AND GRANTS LEAD
An amazing opportunity for a values-aligned individual to drive impact and opportunity as our Tenders and Grants Lead.
Are you a skilled wordsmith with a passion for driving positive change? Are you a fantastic collaborator and can effortlessly manage multiple projects to deadline? Are you motivated to make the world a better place? This is an outstanding opportunity to use your talents to help secure vital funding for projects and contracts that directly impact communities, improve lives, and contribute to a more sustainable future. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
About the opportunity
We are looking for an experienced, organised and dynamic Tender and Grants Lead to be at the forefront of our growth, collaborating with leaders across our organisation to prepare winning submissions.
Reporting to the Executive Team under the Executive Manager, Marketing and Business Development, this role is pivotal to the ongoing success of Community Resources.
What You’ll Do:
Be the driver: Research and identify new opportunities that align with our vision, keeping us competitive and ahead of industry trends.
Collaborate and inspire: Work closely with our leadership and functional managers to craft high-quality, compelling submissions that highlight our mission, operational excellence, values, and capacity to deliver real outcomes.
Maintain key systems and processes: Oversee our bid management systems to ensure a smooth, efficient development and submission process.
About you
You are an individual with boundless energy, commitment and passion for social and environmental good. You understand the impact of quality communications in relation to business development. You are a:
Proven Funding Expert: You have a track record of successful tender and grant applications, preferably in the NFP, social impact or waste sector, and know how to navigate government and commercial funding landscapes.
Storyteller and Strategist: Your written communication skills are top-notch, and you know how to craft a narrative that conveys our work with clarity and conviction.
Detail-Oriented Project Manager: You’re organized, deadline-driven, and can juggle multiple applications and reporting requirements with ease and that meet all requirements.
Research Enthusiast: You’re skilled in identifying funding trends and opportunities that align with our mission.
Systems whizz: You understand that sound systems are the key to managing great processes that support teams and enable successful work and you are the ambassador of this.
For more information and how to apply
To apply, send us a copy of your CV and a covering letter, making sure that you address your suitability for this role and why you might like to join our team.
We are an organisation that acknowledges systemic disadvantage and discrimination exist, and one that values diverse experience. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with different abilities, and people re-entering the workforce.
We will review applications as they are received.
Final applications close at 5:00pm on Wednesday 3 December 2025.
For more information on the role or a copy of the position description, please email jobs@communityresources.org.au.
To express your interest in working with Community Resources please use the contact form below
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