3 days per week | Hybrid (Macquarie Park & WFH)
KidsXpress is a children’s mental health charity helping to transform the lives of children impacted by adversity. We deliver trauma-informed Expressive Therapy to children under 12, alongside Education Services for parents, teachers and professionals who care for them.
KidsXpress is seeking an experienced Grants & Partnerships Manager to lead our grants and partnerships function and secure sustainable funding to support our growing impact.
Reporting to the Head of Communications & Fundraising, this role is responsible for driving revenue through philanthropic, corporate and government funding, while leading a small function and ensuring strong systems, processes and relationships are in place. This is a hands-on role that blends strategy, high-quality writing, relationship stewardship and team leadership.
We know flexibility matters so this role is offered 3 days per week with a hybrid mix of office-based and remote work.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Grants & Partnerships function, including managing and supporting one direct report
- Research, plan and deliver a strong pipeline of grant and partnership opportunities
- Prepare clear, compelling and evidence-based grant applications, proposals and acquittals
- Build and steward trusted relationships with philanthropic, corporate and government funders
- Maintain grants calendars, reporting schedules and accurate CRM records
- Work closely with Programs and Finance to ensure submissions are feasible, compliant and outcomes-focused
- Represent KidsXpress externally with funders and sector partners
About You
You’ll bring a strong mix of writing capability, organisational discipline and relational confidence, alongside:
- Demonstrated experience securing funding through grants, philanthropy or partnerships
- Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
- Experience managing relationships with funders or external stakeholders
- The ability to lead workflows and support team performance
- Strong project management skills and comfort working across multiple deadlines
- Experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM
Experience in the not-for-profit, community or human services sector is highly regarded.
Why Join Us?
As a member of the KidsXpress team, you’ll receive generous leave entitlements including annual leave loading, strong support for professional development (both time and financial), flexible working arrangements where possible, and access to salary packaging. You’ll also be part of a vibrant, playful and creative workplace, working alongside a diverse group of skilled and experienced professionals.
How to Apply
If this opportunity excites you, please email your CV together with a short video introduction (2–3 minutes) to HR@kidsxpress.org.au by COB Monday 19 January.
(If for any reason you’re unable to provide a video, a covering letter addressing the criteria will be accepted).
For questions about the role, please contact Alex Sinclair at HR@kidsxpress.org.au
Please note that the KidsXpress HR team will be on leave and returning to the office on 9 January. Applications will be reviewed, and questions responded to, after this date.
