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About the Organisation

The Alannah & Madeline Foundation is a leading national charity dedicated to keeping children safe from violence and trauma. Established in memory of Alannah and Madeline following the Port Arthur tragedy, the Foundation works to create a safer world where children can thrive.

The organisation delivers programs that support children and families who have experienced trauma, works with schools to prevent bullying and promote online safety, and advocates for policy change to protect children. With teams working across Australia and a collaborative, purpose-driven culture, the Foundation combines evidence-based programs with strong advocacy to create lasting impact.


Benefits and Culture

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements | South Melbourne office location
• Strong workplace culture with high staff engagement across a national team
• Additional gifted annual leave plus “life leave” days
• Commitment to learning and professional development
• Not for profit salary packaging available

About the Role

The Trusts and Foundations Advisor manages philanthropic relationships to secure funding for the Foundation’s programs and advocacy work. Working closely with the Head of Development and program teams, you will manage an established portfolio of philanthropic funders while identifying new funding opportunities. This role combines relationship management, grant writing and stewardship to ensure strong partnerships and long-term support for the Foundation’s mission.

In this role you will also:

• Prepare high-quality grant applications and funding proposals
• Develop budgets and proposals with internal program teams
• Coordinate grant reporting and acquittals to funders
• Maintain accurate records and relationship management in CRM
• Contribute to the overall success of the development team

Skills and Experience Required

You come from a background in fundraising, partnerships, grants or account management and have a drive to contribute to meaningful social impact. You are a relationship-focused professional who is confident managing stakeholders and developing compelling written proposals and have strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines within a collaborative environment.

You will also have:

• Strong communication and proposal development skills
• Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Confidence discussing funding opportunities and making asks

Are you ready to build meaningful partnerships and want to contribute to work that keeps children safe? We would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter responding to the skills required and outlining your interest in the role.

To request a full information package please email officeadministrator@ngorecruitment.com ( no applications please ) or call Kelly on 02 8243 0570 for a confidential discussion.

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.