Location: Sydney, Melbourne or Canberra

Role is full-time, fixed term contract until 30/06/2028

Competitive remuneration on SCHADS Award Level 7, starting from $120,692 (incl leave loading) base salary, plus super and NFP salary sacrifice

About Us

LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA) is the national peak health organisation in Australia for organisations and individuals that provide health-related programs, services and research focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex people and other sexuality, gender, and bodily diverse people and communities.

About The Role

The Director - Grants and Procurement role has responsibility for the rollout and management of the LGBTIQA+ Health Program (LHP). The LHP seeks to uplift LGBTIQA+ community-controlled, community-led and where appropriate, mainstream organisations that deliver dedicated clinical and non-clinical health care and/or wellbeing services tailored to one or more LGBTIQA+ subpopulations. This is a critical role and includes managing relationships with grant recipients, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements, and enhancing internal processes related to contracts and payments. Maintaining high standards of program delivery and operational integrity across the grants that LHA receives and grant programs that LHA administers is vital as is being committed to fostering positive change through strategic partnerships and effective grant management. LHA is focused on empowering grant recipients to uphold the highest standards of governance and streamline processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

What you will do

Oversee the full cycle of grant management, from proposal development to final reporting and acquittal, ensuring compliance with funder regulations, organisational policies, and best practices in grant management.

Manage procurement processes for goods and services required for grant implementation, ensuring adherence to procurement policies and procedures, maintaining transparency and accountability.

Provide technical assistance and support to grant recipients, helping them to understand program requirements and reporting obligations via training sessions and workshops to build grant recipient’s capacity in grant management and compliance.

Assess and streamline internal processes related to contracts, payments, and reporting to maximize efficiency and effectiveness, implementing best practices in grant and procurement management, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments and reporting.

Develop and maintain a robust reporting system to track grant expenditures, deliverables and compliance and identify any potential risks associated with grant management and procurement processes.

What are we looking for

Bachelor or Master Qualifications in Business Administration, Government Relations, or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership position within a nonprofit or governmental entity.

Strong knowledge of grant administration processes, compliance, and regulations with a proven track record of managing multiple grants and projects simultaneously.

Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and proficiency in grant management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret program and financial data.

Why join us?

Be part of a passionate team driving meaningful change.

Lead work that directly impacts the lives of LGBTIQ+ people.

Enjoy a supportive, inclusive, and flexible working environment.

How to Apply for this role

Apply now with your resume, a cover letter briefly outlining your experience, vision for the role and answers to the following two targeted questions (Please aim for no more than 400– 500 words per question (roughly one A4 page):

Describe a time you led the design or management of a grants or procurement program. How did you ensure strategic alignment, transparency, and compliance with relevant policies or regulations?

How have you built or improved systems and processes to support effective grants or procurement operations? Include how you balanced stakeholder needs, risk management, and value for money

Applications Close: Please apply as soon as possible – we will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and will close the process when a suitable candidate is found.

Applications should be sent via email to [email protected]

Please use Director - Grants and Procurement in the subject line.

Join our team and be part of an organisation that is dedicated and committed to creating positive change and advancing the health and well-being of LGBTIQ+ people and communities

Accessibility

If you have any access requirements or need to submit your application in alternative format, please contact us to discuss.

You can apply verbally over the phone or through a face-to-face meeting if you cannot submit a written application.

You will need to tell us about your previous work experience, your suitability for this role and your answers to the target questions.

We encourage people from diverse backgrounds including people with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.