Senior Specialist - Government Investment

• Permanent, full time
• Flexible location within Australia
• Hybrid working – 2 days in office/ 3 days from home

About Red Cross

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

About the role

The Senior Specialist – Government Investment is an exciting new role at Australian Red Cross. You will play a key role in leading the development of a government funding pipeline and securing sustainable government funding for Australian Red Cross through the strategic forecasting, identification, development, and submission of compelling funding applications and proposals.

Sitting within the Humanitarian Diplomacy and Policy Team you’ll work closely with key stakeholders across the organisation to identify government funding opportunities and ensure funding proposals are aligned with strategic priorities and operational capacity.

Day to day you will

• Contribute to building and maintaining a robust, forward-looking government funding pipeline that supports short- and long-term revenue and engagement goals.
• Proactively identify upcoming government funding opportunities at a Commonwealth, state and territory and local level aligned with Australian Red Cross’ strategic and operational priorities.
• Lead the development and coordination of high-quality pitches, proposals, tenders, and grant applications, ensuring strategic alignment and a clear articulation of impact and outcomes.
• Analyse and report on government funding pipeline performance, targets, and success rates to inform strategy and decision-making.
• Build organisation-wide capability in grant and tender development

What you will bring

• Substantial knowledge and understanding of government and government funding decisions, opportunities and processes
• A successful track record in securing government funding (ideally at a Commonwealth and state/territory level).

• Comprehensive knowledge and expertise in relation to government grants, tenders and funding opportunities, processes and best practice.
• Proven experience in developing and/or managing government funding pipelines and processes, ideally within large not-for-profit or community organisations
• High-level organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

Work flexibility: Australian Red Cross operates under a hybrid working model which includes two days on-site and three days from home proving you more work/life balance

Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.

Life, Health & Wellbeing: You can access a paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options. You can also tap into specialist health and wellbeing advice via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, Converge International.

Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development.

Further information

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 6.

For additional enquiries, please contact Amanda Alford (Director Humanitarian Diplomacy and Policy) at [email protected] for a confidential discussion. Please note, email is for enquiries only. Applications must be received online to be considered.

Applications close: Friday 3 July – we encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they are received.

While we appreciate the interest in our organisation, we will not be engaging with agencies or agency candidates for this position.