Strategic Government Partnerships Lead (2-Year, Flexible)

WWF-Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day Fortnight

Flexible workplace

Job summary

WWF-Australia is seeking a Government Partnerships Lead to drive the government funding strategy and end-to-end grants function across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. You will identify, secure, manage and maintain strategic government investment and partnerships aligned with conservation and development priorities.

The role requires a proven track record in Australian government funding, the ability to build relationships with agencies, and experience delivering competitive grant

Qualifications

• Direct relationships with Australian Government departments and knowledge of funding landscape (conservation/climate action a plus).
• Experience securing, managing, and acquitting government grants or funding agreements, including budgeting inputs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute WWF Australia’s government funding strategy.
• Build and manage a pipeline of government funding opportunities by monitoring trends and policy priorities.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key government agencies and portfolios.
• Lead the development of high-quality government funding submissions and competitive proposals.

Skills

Government funding landscape

Grant management

Strategic thinking

Funding opportunity assessment

Job description

WWF-Australia is seeking a Government Partnerships Lead to drive the government funding strategy and end-to-end grants function across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. You will identify, secure, manage and maintain strategic government investment and partnerships aligned with conservation and development priorities.

The role requires a proven track record in Australian government funding, the ability to build relationships with agencies, and experience delivering competitive grant