Strategic Grants and Partnerships Manager

PHN Hunter New England and Central Coast; Armidale; Hybrid; AUD 121,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work up to 60% from home

Salary packaging

Employer of Choice recognition

Job summary

PHN Hunter New England and Central Coast in Armidale NSW is seeking a Strategic Grants and Partnerships Manager to identify, coordinate and develop high-quality grant and tender submissions that support better health outcomes across the Hunter, New England and Central Coast regions.

You will turn complex funding opportunities into compelling submissions, secure local and government funding, and coordinate experts and stakeholders from concept through to submission and implementation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in developing and writing high‑quality grant submissions.
• Strong project management and coordination across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret funding guidelines and align proposals with priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and coordinate strategic grant and tender opportunities aligned with PHN priorities.
• Develop compelling grant applications, funding submissions and tender responses.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to gather evidence, develop content and meet submission deadlines.
• Lead project planning and coordination activities associated with funding opportunities and approved projects.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with government, local government and other strategic stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, executive briefs and recommendations relating to funding opportunities and project outcomes.
• Support organisational objectives by securing opportunities that improve health outcomes for local communities.

Skills

Grant writing

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Analytical skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Related discipline degree

Job description

Strategic Grants and Partnerships Manager

PHN Hunter New England and Central Coast – Armidale NSW

Strategic Grants and Partnerships Manager
Location | Flexible: Erina, Newcastle, Tamworth or Armidale
Hours | Full-time or Part-time (0.8 FTE considered)
Contract | Maximum term appointment for 12 months
Application Close Date | 9am Wednesday 30 September
Salary | $121,486.13 - $150,252.76 + 12% super + salary packaging

Are you an exceptional grant writer who can secure funding that improves health outcomes?

We're looking for a highly skilled Strategic Grants and Partnerships Manager to identify, coordinate and develop high-quality grant and tender submissions that support better health outcomes across the Hunter, New England and Central Coast regions.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives on turning complex funding opportunities into compelling submissions. You'll bring demonstrated experience securing local government and government funding, exceptional written communication skills, and the ability to coordinate and influence stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
Working across our organisation, you'll lead the development of strategic grant and tender opportunities, coordinate subject matter experts and stakeholders, and support projects from concept through to submission and implementation.

This role is all about finding the right person. We are open to a flexible working arrangement of 0.8 FTE for an exceptional candidate.

Why work for us?

We are a values-driven organisation, proud of our culture and the benefits we offer. Our team is passionate about delivering innovative, locally relevant solutions that improve health outcomes in our communities. Our recognition as an Employer of Choice by the 2024 and 2025 Australian Business Awards and Hunter Business awards highlights our commitment to fostering a stimulating and supportive work environment. We offer a great range of benefits, including:

• - Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 for entertainment
• - Hybrid work (up to 60% from home)
• - Generous leave – 5 additional days for family/community, 3 over Christmas and the option to purchase extra leave
• - Health and wellbeing perks – EAP, Fitness Passport, Pride in Diversity membership
• - Professional development, driver training and collaboration with passionate professionals.

About the Role

As Strategic Grants and Partnerships Manager, you will:

• - Identify, assess and coordinate strategic grant and tender opportunities aligned with PHN priorities.
• - Develop compelling and competitive grant applications, funding submissions and tender responses.
• - Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to gather evidence, develop content and meet submission deadlines.
• - Lead project planning and coordination activities associated with funding opportunities and approved projects.
• - Build and maintain productive relationships with government, local government and other strategic stakeholders.
• - Prepare reports, executive briefs and recommendations relating to funding opportunities and project outcomes.
• - Support organisational objectives by securing opportunities that improve health outcomes for local communities.

What you'll bring

Essential

• - Demonstrated experience successfully developing and writing high-quality grant, funding and tender submissions, particularly within local government, state government, Commonwealth government or not-for-profit environments.
• - Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to write persuasive and evidence-based submissions, business cases and reports.
• - Demonstrated project management and coordination skills, including managing competing priorities, deadlines and stakeholder contributions.
• - Highly developed stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and achieve outcomes through collaboration.
• - Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess opportunities, interpret funding guidelines and align proposals with strategic priorities.
• - Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in grants, project management, business, public policy, communications or a related discipline.

Desirable

• - Experience working within the primary health care, health, community, government or not-for-profit sectors.
• - Experience managing complex tender processes.
• - An understanding of commissioning, health system reform or government-funded programs.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We believe that our differences are what make us great. Whatever our race, gender identity, intersex status, ability, religion, beliefs, or sexual orientation. We are on our journey to continuously work to call out bias and celebrate workplace inclusion as guided by our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know and we will do all we can to accommodate you.

Additional Information

• *PHN's have been funded by the Department of Health, Disability and Aging since 2015. Some roles at our PHN are maximum-term and linked to our funding contracts with the Department of Health, Disability and Aging. This is a maximum term contract until 1 October 2027 and any contract extensions are dependent on ongoing funding.
• **Salary: This role is classified as O-T within our Enterprise Agreement and the rate will be dependent on skills and experience/qualifications. New appointments are generally offered between grade O-Q.
• ***Portable leave and portable long service leave schemes do not apply to the PHN, for example NSW Health Portable Leave and the Community Services Industry (CSI) scheme.