Senior Manager - Grants & SubmissionsHybrid

Our vision is everyone feels safe, included and supported to lead their best lives.

For over 240 years combined, Berry Street and Yooralla have been at the forefront of supporting Australians with a disability and those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse. Now, as one unified organisation, we bring together unparalleled expertise and a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families to thrive, while upholding and championing their human rights. We believe in a future where everyone has the opportunity to live the fulfilling life they choose for themselves, free from the impacts of trauma, violence, and abuse, achieved safely and with dignity.

The Opportunity

This role is responsible for leading the development and delivery of high-quality government tenders and grant submissions across child, youth, family and disability services. You’ll take ownership of writing compelling and tailored proposals that align with our strategic priorities, reflect real service capacity, and help secure funding that enables meaningful change. You’ll also maintain a forward-looking pipeline of opportunities and contribute to shaping business cases and funding strategies for future service growth.

The role reports to the Head of Strategy Office and sits within a highly collaborative and purpose-driven team. You’ll work closely with program leaders, finance, and executive stakeholders to craft submissions that are not only persuasive but also grounded in evidence, insight and impact.

• Full time, Permanent role
• Competitive salary + Salary packaging
• Hybrid/Flexible role

About you

We are seeking a confident writer and strategic thinker with a strong track record in delivering successful submissions. You enjoy managing complex content, collaborating across teams, and producing work that is high-quality, timely, and impactful.

 We’re looking for someone experienced in:

• Writing and coordinating high-level government tenders and grant submissions
• Translating complex service models and strategic goals into compelling proposals
• Building relationships across teams to gather content and input
• Maintaining a proactive funding pipeline and scanning the external environment
• Contributing to business cases and feasibility assessments
• Managing submission timelines, internal processes and continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

• $15,900 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging
• Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
• 10 weeks paid parental leave + other generous leave conditions!
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family

How to apply

Apply with you resume and cover letter addressing the experience and capabilities section is essential.

We will be reviewing applications as received and this role will only be open until we have found the right candidate! If you are considering applying, we strongly recommend you do as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, please contact Jane Daniels - Executive Director - Strategy, Technology & Analytics on 0408 331 089

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National and International Police check if required and Workers Carer Exclusion Scheme clearance if applicable.

Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTQIA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.