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Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness
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Full time, permanent role based in Sydney or Melbourne (Flexible work from home arrangements available)
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Closing Date: 14th June 2026
ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION
The Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25 countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Global Senior Grants Manager is a critical senior programs role overseeing the successful delivery of all institutional and major philanthropic donor-funded grants managed by The Foundation. This role is accountable for ensuring consistent grant management standards, donor engagement, donor compliance and quality assurance across all grants managed by The Foundation. The role leads the development of standardized tools, ensures the successful transition of new awards, is the Subject Matter Expert for organisational system enhancements around grant management, and leads capacity strengthening of in-country grant coordination capacity. In addition, they will directly manage multi-country grants and smaller grants as required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Global Senior Grants Manager will own the following outcomes:
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Lead capacity strengthening for country program teams on donor compliance, grant management standards, and internal control systems to ensure timely, accurate and high-quality reporting, donor engagement and grant close out.
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Lead delivery of multi-country and complex grants, ensuring performance, compliance, and coordination.
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Provide operational guidance on grants administration including and management of donor platforms that span across grants implemented in various countries (e.g. DFAT – Smarty Grants).
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Support proposal development, embedding grant management requirements and lessons learned.
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Oversee transition of new grants from business development to implementation ensuring clarity on deliverables, budgets, and compliance requirements and grant leads.
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Lead the review of implementing partnership agreements to ensure alignment with donor requirements and obligations.
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Provide technical advice on donor rules, compliance, and contract management.
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Conduct quality assurance of grant data, documentation, and systems.
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Lead the development and maintenance of grant tracking systems, dashboards, and reporting processes.
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Support grant negotiations and contract variations with country teams.
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Manage grants systems, processes, and documentation.
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Lead and support team member that may be assigned to grants management team.
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Participate in partner, donor and networking meetings and events to establish and maintain relationships and stay abreast of development trends.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
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5–8 years’ experience in grants, program, or project management within an INGO.
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Proven experience managing institutional donor grants and contracts.
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Strong understanding of donor compliance and development funding frameworks.
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Experience building team capacity in grants management.
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Strong financial management and analytical skills.
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Excellent written, verbal, and cross-cultural communication skills.
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High attention to detail with ability to meet tight deadlines.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
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Systems thinker with ability to streamline processes and improve workflows.
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Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
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Adaptable, flexible, and comfortable working across diverse, global teams.
How we recognise your contribution
Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you. Including:
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Generous salary packaging, we provide access to not-for-profit salary packaging options, which will increase your take home pay.
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Flexible work environment, we focus on output, not hours and enable you to prioritise your health and wellbeing
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Generous leave allowances
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Ongoing commitment to your continuous learning and career development, through tailored leadership and professional development programs, and focused development conversations.
APPLICATIONS
Please apply directly using the "Apply" button. Your application should include a CV and, preferably, a cover letter that outlines your interest in the role and addresses the key criteria listed in the “Key Responsibilities”, and “What you need to succeed” sections of the advertisement.
Applications Close: 14th June 2026
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.
The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children and community partners in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks, and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment, as well as to protect The Foundations reputation and values. In addition, The Foundation reserves the right to verify qualifications and credentials of applicants as part of our recruitment and screening processes.
Please note: We will not be accepting CV’s via agencies for this role.
