Program Manager

1 week ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia Geelong Community Foundation Full time
About the role

The Geelong Community Foundation is seeking a Program Manager to fill a newly created position within the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to build on the Geelong Community Foundation's grant program that has provided $12m in grants to community organisations since inception in 2001.

This is a flexible part time position (3 days per week) based in Geelong.

Duties and Accountabilities

  • Assist the Foundation team to provide advice and support to the Board regarding a strong and effective grant program.
  • Assist with and undertake stakeholder engagement and consultation to advise and assist relevant Foundation Board Committees.
  • Develop and implement collaborative grant and funding strategies and activities which assist the Foundation to achieve its strategic objectives.
  • Support the Board's 'Vital Signs' Committee that will identify data to understand strengths and weakness within our community and develop strategic opportunities to capitalise on the use Foundation grants.
  • Support the Geelong Funders Collaborative to maximise collaboration opportunities with other funders.
  • Coordinate and update content and stories for the Foundation's external communication channels regarding grant opportunities and funded community organisation projects
  • Provide connections to the Foundation's Communications and Public Relations activity to ensure the stories of our grant recipients are communicated effectively to stakeholders.
  • Identify professional development opportunities for community organisations which may include grant writing, strong governance, strategic planning, impact and outcomes measurement etc.
  • Track and monitor grant implementation, supporting organisations to achieve their objectives and identifying any challenges and strategic opportunities during the grant implementation period.
  • Prepare grant agreements and communication to grant applicants.
  • Review the grant making policy annually to ensure systems, policies and procedures are effective.
  • Maintenance of the Foundations community organisation data base to ensure current information.
Skills and Experience

  • Considerable experience in the community sector with inclusion of grant administration preferable
  • Highly organised with a passion for data analysis
  • Strategic focus and experience with the capacity to facilitate discussion, effectively engage stakeholders and support change, development and growth in community programs
  • Effective communication skills both written and verbal, strong people skills with a focus on effective customer service
  • A collaborator, independent thinker with a proactive cando attitude
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent years' work experience highly desirable
  • Strong connection to and interest in philanthropy and community wellbeing is essential
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products
  • Ability to work with tight timelines and deadlines
  • Strong focus on confidentiality and transparency
  • A current driving licence


The position would suit an experienced practitioner who may be looking to reduce hours and or make a 'sea change' move to our beautiful region that has so much to offer.

If you'd like to have a conversation about the opportunity, please give the CEO, Gail Rodgers a call

Position Description :
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