Project Officer, the Scanlon Foundation
Role Description
Primary purpose of the role
The Project Officer will assist the Foundation with grant management and grantee projects that
require support with project check-ins, documentation, communications and acquittals. The Project
Officer will be responsible for oversight of the online database system, maintaining and recording
grants information to ensure that it is accurate and up to date. As a critical member of a small team,
this position will be flexible and ready to assist on other projects as needed.
Key tasks and duties
- Grants management support and oversight for the Foundation, including the Annual
Community Grants, Direct to Community Grants and Multi-Year Grants - SmartyGrants database: Monitor and track all current grant agreements to ensure project
check in and acquittals are finalised on time; - Stakeholder Engagement Support: Support the Director of Community Development with
communications and engagement with grantees and stakeholders; - Working cooperatively within a small team to meet objectives
- Other duties as required
Scanlon Foundation - The Scanlon Foundation is a private philanthropic family trust dedicated to the successful transition
of migrants into Australian society. Through a program of grants, the Foundation undertakes
research, supports major national initiatives and local, place-based projects. Some of these include: - Mapping Social Cohesion Research Reports
- A Taste of Harmony
- Community Hubs Australia
- Welcoming Cities
- The Huddle at the North Melbourne Football Club
- Annual Community Grants Program and other community grants
Essential qualifications and attributes - Experience with grants and/or contract management
- Strong project management experience
- Excellent skills with online database systems
- Strong experience working with multicultural communities, leaders and organisations
- High level communications and engagement skills
- Experience working in small, dynamic teams with multiple stakeholders
Professional Capability
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following capabilities: - Positive and High-Level Experience working with Multicultural Communities, Leaders and
Groups - Be flexible, collaborative and a problem solver
- Have good communications skills both written and verbal
- Be able to plan and prioritise to ensure results are delivered on time
- Capacity to work with a broad range of stakeholders
Desirable attributes - Positive attitude and approach to the mission and work of the Scanlon Foundation
- An awareness and understanding of the importance of diversity to Australian society
- Be supportive of a culture of integrity and professionalism
- A good work ethic and consideration of others needs and expectations
- Capability to think laterally and creatively to maximise the project outcomes
Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in areas such as community development, project management, or similar
- Key selection criteria
- Experience managing projects with diverse stakeholders
- The ability to work as a part of a small team
- Capacity to meet deadlines
Other information - Reporting to Director of Community Development
- Hybrid Work Location
- Full-Time position
- 12-month contract
- Salary > $90,000 (depending on experience)
- Email: foundation@scanlonfoundation.org.au with CV + Cover Letter addressing ‘Essential
qualifications & attributes’ criteria and ‘Qualifications’ - Applications close at 5pm, Friday 1 November 202