About OzHarvest:
OzHarvest is a leading food rescue organisation on a mission to ‘Nourish our Country’ by stopping good food from going to waste and delivering it to charities that help feed people in need. Through our education programs and our advocacy work, we hope to inspire others to change their behaviour and help reach the national target of halving food waste by 2030.
About the role:
As Grants Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for researching, writing, and submitting grants, building relationships with funders, and ensuring we meet all reporting and acquittal requirements. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to secure funding and help drive OzHarvest’s mission forward.
Location:
Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane preferred. Open to other locations. This role is a fixed-term contract for 12 months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research & Engage: Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, from government bodies to corporate and private organisations. Build and maintain strong relationships with funders.
- Write & Submit: Craft clear, compelling grant applications and reports that align with OzHarvest’s mission and goals.
- Coordinate & Administer: Manage grant submissions and track deliverables using Salesforce, ensuring deadlines and requirements are met.
- Collaborate & Support: Work closely with internal teams to gather content for funding applications and provide support on reporting and acquittals.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience: You have experience in grants administration or management, preferably in the non-profit or community sector. You understand the national grants landscape and have a strong track record of relationship-building.
- Skills: You’re a clear, persuasive writer with excellent communication skills. You’re tech-savvy and comfortable using tools like Salesforce.
- Attributes: Energetic, proactive, and highly organised. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are driven by purpose and passion.
Apply Now
Please follow through the online application process by clicking the "Apply now" button and attaching your CV, a cover letter, and include a message as to “Why would you like to work at OzHarvest?” (creativity encouraged!).
Please note that only applications addressing the question above will be shortlisted.
OzHarvest is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that supports diversity, inclusion and belonging. Please note: If you have a Language or Cultural special consideration, a disability or impairment or use assistive technology, please let us know in your Cover Letter when applying. You can ask a support person to help you through the application and interview process.
Founded by Ronni Kahn AO in 2004, OzHarvest is Australia’s leading food rescue organisation with a driving purpose to ‘Nourish our Country’. Our mission is to stop food waste, feed people in need and protect our planet by championing the value of food and driving change at all levels of society. The impact of our work is strongly aligned to achieving five United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
OzHarvest is best known for our iconic yellow food rescue vans which save over 250 tonnes of good food every week and deliver it direct to charities that feed people in need. We’re also creating positive change through three national education programs (FEAST, NEST and Nourish), and through our advocacy work raising awareness about food security and doing whatever we can to halve Australia’s food waste by 2030.
Innovation is part of our DNA and we’re always looking to add value to what we do and find new ways to tackle food waste and feed hungry people. We’re pioneering social impact projects from free supermarkets (OzHarvest Market) and a restaurant (Refettorio OzHarvest) that feeds people in need and creating revenue generating products via OzHarvest Ventures. Our unique for-impact, food rescue model has been implemented across the globe in New Zealand, UK, South Africa, Vietnam and Japan.
Every $1 donated allows OzHarvest to deliver 2 meals to people in need.
