Vision Australia Radio Grants Writer

Job No: VNA616
Location: National

  • Part-time opportunity (10 hours per week), 9-month contract with the potential to extend
  • Located at any of our locations with Work from Home Flexibility
  • Base Salary = $85,126 pro rata + Superannuation with Salary Packaging up to $15.9k

About Us

Join an organisation committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

As a Vision Australia employee, you are part of a team committed to supporting people who are blind or have low vision to live the life they choose and striving for their inclusion in all areas of society.

We listen to our more than 35,000 clients, building our services around their needs and aspirations. Similarly, we trust our workforce to use their best judgement to achieve positive, measurable outcomes.

As a trusted pillar of the community, Vision Australia has been supporting people who are blind or have low vision for more than 150 years.

About the Opportunity

As our Vision Australia Radio Grants Writer, you will work in collaboration with Vision Australia Radio (VAR) Management and team members to ensure that a planned approach is taken to the development and coordination of grant proposals, submissions, reporting and acquittals. In this role you will also:

  • Assist the VAR Manager and stakeholders in seeking grant opportunities
  • Write and submit grant proposals, interim reports, and acquittals accurately and timely.
  • Conduct research to identify potential new funding sources aligned with strategic goals.

View the Position Description for this role

About You

As part of the Vision Australia Radio team, you should have relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in grant writing or related fields. In addition, a high level of administration, planning, time management and attention to detail skills is encouraged. You will also have:

  • Relevant experience in community media, not-for-profit and/or disability services
  • An understanding and appreciation of specifics when dealing with people who have the lived experience of blindness and low vision.
  • Demonstrated sound communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and negotiate successful outcomes.

Benefits of Working at Vision Australia

  • Flexible working hours available to suit your needs
  • Annual salary review to ensure your pay is in-line with the market rates
  • Easy-to-access location
  • Professional development opportunities and micro-learning sessions available for all staff

Contact

If you have any questions about the role please contact the hiring manager, Conrad Browne.

To Apply

If this sounds like a great fit for you then please complete our online application.

Applications should consist of a full resume and a cover letter. Please note that PDF documents are not accepted for accessibility reasons. If you require any support or considerations with the application process, please reach out to People and Culture or the above hiring manager.

For more information about working at Vision Australia, please visit our Careers page.


We are committed to ensuring an inclusive culture, and value diversity and all abilities. We highly encourage applications from candidates who are blind or have low vision and from those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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