• Coordinate a portfolio of community programs, grants & events
• 3–4 month contract opportunity, immediate start
• Hybrid role working 4 days a week

The Organisation

This respected children's charity is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families facing illness, disadvantage or disability across NSW/ACT. Through grants, programs and community partnerships, they create opportunities for children to reach their full potential.


Benefits

• Hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful programs that positively impact children and families
• Diverse role combining program coordination, stakeholder engagement and grants administration

The Role

Working alongside an experienced team member, you will coordinate a portfolio of community programs, grants and events, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining excellent service to families, community partners and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate community programs, initiatives, grants and events
• Manage the end-to-end administration of grant applications and payments
• Liaise with families, schools, healthcare providers, suppliers and community partners
• Monitor program budgets, timelines and reporting requirements
• Maintain accurate information within the grants management system
• Assist with reporting to senior leadership and funding partners
• Support continuous improvement of programs and identify opportunities for future initiatives
• Contribute to the successful delivery of community-focused events and projects

Skills Required

You will have experience coordinating grant programs or projects within the community, health, disability or not-for-profit sectors and be able to demonstrate:

• Experience working with grants, funding programs or community initiatives
• Experience coordinating multiple programs or projects simultaneously
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Confidence using CRM or grants management systems and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating within a supportive team
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children, families and communities

If you are an experienced Program Coordinator available for an immediate temporary opportunity, please submit your resume together with a cover letter responding to the skills required section above and confirming your availability. An NGO Recruitment consultant will be in contact. 

Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if  you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

NGO Recruitment values equitable recruitment practices and is committed to representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and identities, and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. If you are interested in this position and have most of the skills or experience we are looking for, please go ahead and apply.