Grants and Reporting Lead (Part-Time 0.6 or 0.8)

The Song Room is a purpose driven organisation that levels the learning playing field for children experiencing disadvantage through an impactful, sustainable, and scalable approach to Arts Learning. In partnership with schools, we seek to develop creative, courageous, and compassionate young people who take ethical and responsible action, recognise their shared humanity, and help shape a better world.  

In working for The Song Room, you directly contribute to addressing the educational equity gap for some of Australia’s most disadvantaged young people.  

Please visit our website for more information here.  

The Song Room is looking for an exceptional Grants and Reporting Lead to join the team. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, this role plays an important part in sustaining and building a diverse, highly engaged grants, trusts and foundations portfolio. Key accountabilities include progress reporting, acquittals, engagement activities, prospect research, and exceptional moves management administration specific to the portfolio. 

About you 

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in a similar role within a for-purpose, educational and/or arts environment 
• Experience in Salesforce, Tessitura, or similar CRM (highly desirable) 
• Strong organisational and administrative skills (including Microsoft Office Suite)  
• Articulate, compelling written and verbal communication skills – ideally in an arts or educational context 
• Powerhouse Grants and Reporting project management skills – including written reports, prospect research, and moves management  
• Ability to manage competing timelines and priorities 
• Extensive experience in working collaboratively across teams and with all levels of executive and management to maintain positive outcomes and relationships (internally and externally) 
• An entrepreneurial spirit and strong alignment to The Song Room vision 

• The ability to influence and inspire people to engage with and support for-purpose causes. 

What we can offer 

This is a Part-Time role available at 0.6 or 0.8 FTE. We offer competitive remuneration (based on experience), salary packaging, and flexible working conditions. 

• Flexible and hybrid working conditions 
• Not-for-profit salary packaging with an option for novated lease arrangements 
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program supporting positive mental health and wellbeing 
• Learning and development opportunities that will support you to thrive in your role 
• You will experience and contribute to the delivery of The Song Room’s vision to allow young people the opportunity to participate in music and the arts to enhance their education, personal development and community involvement. 

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