Grants Lead: Climate Justice & Sustainability

Environmental Defenders Office Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

WFH option

Parental leave

Job summary

Environmental Defenders Office Ltd in Sydney is seeking a Grants Lead to drive grant opportunities, develop compelling funding proposals and reports, and manage relationships with philanthropic funders and donors. You will work across legal, science, policy and philanthropy teams to secure funding and demonstrate impact.

The role reports to the Head of Development and focuses on strengthening EDO's philanthropic funding and long-term sustainability, with a values-led approach to environmental

Qualifications

• 3+ years demonstrated grants management or philanthropic fundraising experience.
• Exceptional written communication for grant applications and reports.
• Experience managing end-to-end grants lifecycle: prospect research, development, reporting.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess grant opportunities aligned with strategic priorities.
• Develop high-quality grant applications and supporting materials.
• Coordinate end-to-end grants management including deadlines and reporting.

Skills

Grants management

Fundraising

Donor relationships

Proposal writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in Fundraising/Communications/Business/Marketing or related

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Environmental Defenders Office Ltd in Sydney is seeking a Grants Lead to drive grant opportunities, develop compelling funding proposals and reports, and manage relationships with philanthropic funders and donors. You will work across legal, science, policy and philanthropy teams to secure funding and demonstrate impact.

The role reports to the Head of Development and focuses on strengthening EDO's philanthropic funding and long-term sustainability, with a values-led approach to environmental