Director Grants Development and Stewardship

Job Description

Director Grants Development and Stewardship 1 x Full Time, Fixed Term 12-month Contract with possibility of extension and/or permanency. Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents only Please note: Due to the State election caretaker period, no appointment will be made until after the period has ended. Substantive Equality Statement Lotterywest and Healthway strive to create a hopeful, healthy, connected and sustainable community life for all Western Australians, where diversity is encouraged, and everyone is respected, welcomed, supported, and treated equally. We value the strength of a diverse workforce and view inclusivity as essential to our success. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace and community that encourages employees to be themselves. We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ and people with disability. The Organisation Lotterywest is uniquely the only Government owned and operated lottery in Australia. We have supported the community for over 90 years with the purpose to operate a responsible and sustainable lottery that leaves an enduring positive impact for WA. Lotterywest is also the employing agency for Healthway, the only State Government department dedicated to health promotion. For over 30 years, Healthway has funded projects and research to inspire Western Australians to live healthier lives. What We Offer Being part of Australia's only government-owned Lottery comes with a lot of responsibility and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We own the outcome of our actions and by directly contributing to player safety and a more hopeful community life for Western Australians, working at Lotterywest is naturally rewarding for all involved.Our workplace strives to provide an environment for you to feel valued and supported, so that you can help create the kind of positive impact we want to see.Our employee benefits include: A flexible work environment, with the option to work full time in the office or up to two days remotely. Four weeks annual leave, with the ability to purchase up to 10 weeks additional leave. Additional public service holidays A workplace that is committed to ensuring you pursue professional development opportunities An active employee wellbeing program, with a variety of social and wellness events. Quarterly volunteering leave entitlement Access to become a Fitness Passport member A central Head Office location in the heart of Subiaco, with excellent access to public transport, a range of public parking options and end-of-trip facilities for staff choosing to cycle, run or walk to work. Key focus areas of the position Reporting to the G&CD business unit General Manager, the Director Grants Development and Stewardship significantly contributes to the leadership and development of community-led, place-based and strategic grant making.This position is a member of the G&CD Leadership Group and works collaboratively across the organisation as part of Lotterywest’s Leadership team to achieve agreed business and strategic outcomes. The role has the following key areas of focus: Stakeholder management, engagement, collaboration and partnership development Targeted and strategic grant initiatives and specialised programs Community-based grant-making informed by social impact data, analysis and research Leadership and management Mandatory / special role requirements Police Clearance Ability to undertake metropolitan, regional and interstate travel Ability to undertake occasional after-hours work Selection Criteria Extensive experience in leading cohesive and high performing teams in a similar operating grant making, investment, and community development environment. Extensive experience in managing complex partnerships and multiple stakeholders to achieve tangible outcomes for community-based grant making. Experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and First Nations people and organisations. High level experience in leading the conceptual development and delivery of strategic projects and grant initiatives. High level experience in leading and contributing to the application of community development principles, social impact data, analysis and research into policy and practice. Substantial experience in communicating effectively in a variety of contexts, including with community, government, governing boards (or equivalent) and across internal and other external stakeholders. Required Qualification Tertiary qualification in Community Development or a relevant field and/or 7 years experience. Want to know more? If you are driven to succeed and drive change within our organisation and in the WA community, we’d love to hear from you. To be sure this role is right for you, please read the attached job description. Applying for a State Government role can look a bit different, so we do encourage you to read the attached Job Application pack to ensure your application sets you up to succeed. Suitable applicants may be considered for future similar employment opportunities during the next twelve (12) months at Lotterywest. For Further Job Related Information Enquiries about the role can be directed to Lorna Pritchard, General Manager Grants and Community Development, on (08) 9488 6264. Join Lotterywest Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit the following documents in Word or PDF format only: A current resume/CV A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages addressing the essential selection criteria. To submit your application, please click on the Apply for the job button. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact: Lorna Pritchard, General Manager Grants and Community Development, on (08) 9488 6264. Unfortunately, we can’t accept late applications so please allow yourself enough time to complete your application before the due date and time. Protecting your Privacy Lotterywest will only contact you from the official @lotterywest.wa.gov.au domain. If you receive any emails from any other domain asking for your personal information, you should not respond to them. If you receive what appears to be Lotterywest communications not from the official domain, please send an email with the details to #J-18808-Ljbffr