Introduction Your Impact: As a full time Grants Administrator, you will play a key role: Ensuring the successful administration and delivery of reporting outcomes for grants projects across Good Sammy Enterprises. Fostering relationships both internally, especially with the finance team and project leads, and externally to achieve mutually beneficial grant outcomes and ensure deliverables for funders and Good Sammy Enterprises. Seeking and applying for new grant opportunities; ensures excellent governance and coordination of grant folders and information; and supports the administrative needs of the grant function as required and agreed. This position is a fixed contract role (with possible extension) to ensure successful and proactive relationships and coordination between Good Sammy Enterprises and its many grant partners. Description What You will do Act as a liaison point between Good Sammy Enterprises and the grant funders, ensuring a collegial, positive and proactive relationship. Ensure grant outcomes are achieved by: Collaborating across the organisation to provide grant coordination expertise, support and ensure successful and timely delivery of milestones by convening, chairing and minuting meetings of key project stakeholders to review grant progress, and make grant decisions. mapping milestones, timelines and status reporting to the Executive Committee and funders as required. managing, monitoring and reporting on budgets associated with the specific grants. This includes working with the Finance team on monthly cost allocation. writing and delivering all necessary reports (e.g. quarterly progress reports, annual reports, acquittals), in consultation with key internal stakeholders. documenting evidence of marketing, communications and other benefits being actioned (e.g. social media posts, speech notes, logo use) and liaising to create media and communication content related to grants. Monitoring evaluation/research progress and milestone achievements, and connecting individual grant project leads and recipients with evaluators as required and ensuring follow up Develop and implement a calendar of promotional benefits and ensure those noted in the specific grant agreements are actioned (e.g. invitation to events, social media announcements, media release promotion, photography, videography). Liaise closely with marketing, events and communications colleagues for assistance where necessary. Provide administrative support and tracking specifically for the Dare to Dream program, working closely with the School and Training Coordinator. Develop and implement a calendar of grant opportunities and apply for grants as they arise. Work across Good Sammy to understand funding needs and develop grant applications with key internal stakeholders. Maintain grant folders with up to date and all information while ensuring excellent governance and processes. Commit to undertake the duties of the role in accordance with Good Sammy’s Code of Conduct and Values, and our mission to provide employment and pathway opportunities for people with disability. Maintains a safe working environment by taking reasonable care for own health and safety and that of others. Skills And Experiences What you'll bring: Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build, nurture and maintain strong collaborative, proactive relationships across all levels and sectors. Highly organised with strong practical administration, record keeping and reporting experience. Ability to work in a complex, fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities. Demonstrable experience and/or understanding of grants’ management requirements and processes. Exceptional oral and written communication and comprehension skills. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skill. Strong proficiency with using Microsoft Office suite. Financial and commercial acumen. Knowledge of grant requirements and process. Strong proficiency with using Microsoft Office suite. Tertiary qualification in relevant discipline. Strong administrative experience. Experience in the disability, for-purpose or Government sector Company Overview Good Sammy is a for-purpose organisation creating employment opportunities for people with disability. We’ve been around since 1958 and we have a workforce of over 800 individuals, with almost 50% who identify as having disability. Our efforts to make a difference extend beyond the workplace. Good Sammy is a driving force in sustainability, keeping nearly 7 million kilograms of used goods out of landfills annually. Our operations span various social enterprises, each contributing to our greater purpose. We pride ourself on being inclusive and know our people are our greatest asset. Our values drive our initiatives and culture. Brave - Have the courage to explore all possibilities. Good - Do the right thing, the right way, always. Help you be your best. Safe - Be aware, speak up, stay safe. Make your safety our priority. Empowered - Respect everyone's voice. Do it with you. What we can offer you: Free onsite parking. Generous not-for-profit tax-free benefits up to $15,900 per annum, to increase your take home pay. Private health insurance discounts. Free, confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program. Staff discount at all Good Sammy stores. Comprehensive orientation program including an onsite tour. Join us in making a positive impact in our community. Your dedication can help us transform workplaces and society, and together, we can create a better future for people of all abilities. How to Apply If you are interested in a rewarding career that gives back to those living with a disability and the local community, apply now! Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are well-suited for the role. Good Sammy Enterprises is committed to providing an environment where people are safe, valued and heard, especially vulnerable adults, young people and children. We strongly encourage applications from people with disability or lived experience, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Applicants who need assistance with their application or wish to discuss any potential barriers that may prevent them from applying are encouraged to contact recruitment@goodsammy.com.au . Closing date: 31/12/2025 Good Sammy reserves the right to complete the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Whilst we appreciate each and every application, due to the high level of interest, only successful applicants will be contacted. Thanks for your understanding.
