Grants Advisor

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services.  Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.  The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities. 

Your Role

• Be part of a mission-driven organisation that genuinely changes lives
• Enjoy a supportive, inclusive and values-driven team culture
• Access salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay

We’re now seeking a skilled and motivated Grants Advisor to work full-time and help us grow our impact by securing vital funding for programs and services across NSW.   As the Grants Advisor, you will play a crucial role in increasing grant funding through effective coordination and administration of funding submissions.  Your excellent research and professional writing skills will be essential in crafting compelling grant applications. Likewise important to this role are your skills in managing multiple projects and maintaining accurate records of grant submissions.

Your Responsibility

• Conduct research to identify suitable grant and funding prospects using a grants management system and CRM.
• Maintain accurate records of grant and submission activities
• Build a strong understanding of Vinnies programs, services, and locations to align funding opportunities
• Prepare, write and submit successful funding applications, applying a persuasive writing stylea and compelling case for support.
• Develop and maintain a repository of organisational, capability, and program content to streamline grant writing
• Follow internal approvals processes including pre submission approvals and ensure adequate review time with managers and stakeholders
• Contribute to grant acquittals to meet reporting requirements

You Will Need

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, research, writing, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience writing successful grant submissions and successfully obtaining grants funding
• Strong research, writing, and persuasive communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a range of internal stakeholders
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

We offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth. 
• Wellbeing Support –  EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being. 
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits –5 days Sorry Business Leave , Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life. 

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.