Strategic Government Partnerships Lead

WWF-Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day Fortnight

Part-time contract

Global network

Values-driven

Job summary

WWF-Australia is seeking a Government Partnerships Lead to develop and execute the government funding strategy and manage end-to-end grant operations across Commonwealth, state, and international sources. The role focuses on high-impact programs aligned with conservation and sustainable development priorities in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

You will build strategic relationships with government agencies, lead competitive submissions, and ensure compliant grants management while working

Qualifications

• Strong track record of direct relationships with Australian Government departments and applied knowledge of the Australian Government funding landscape, preferably in conservation, climate action and/or community development.
• Demonstrated experience securing, managing, and acquitting substantial government grants, tenders or funding agreements, including budgeting inputs.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial and funding acumen.
• Proactively identify, assess and prioritise funding opportunities aligned with organisational strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of government funding submissions by coordinating cross-functional expertise and translating complex initiatives into compelling, outcomes-focused proposals that secure government investment.
• Build and manage a pipeline of government funding opportunities by monitoring trends, grant announcements, policy priorities, and investment programs.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key government agencies and portfolios to position WWF-Australia for current and future grant opportunities.
• Oversee end-to-end government grants function to identify, secure, manage and maintain funding from Commonwealth, state and relevant international sources.

Skills

Government relationships

Grant management

Strategic thinking

Funding strategy

Job description

WWF-Australia is seeking a Government Partnerships Lead to develop and execute the government funding strategy and manage end-to-end grant operations across Commonwealth, state, and international sources. The role focuses on high-impact programs aligned with conservation and sustainable development priorities in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

You will build strategic relationships with government agencies, lead competitive submissions, and ensure compliant grants management while working