Reference Number:53909:Grants Writer and Philanthropy Specialist

Employment Type:Fixed Term Full Time (FT)

Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of being community‑minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride‑sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced grants writers to join the Northern Health Foundation team.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub‑acute, mental health, specialist, community and home‑based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through our six main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

The Grants Writer and Philanthropy Specialist is responsible for identifying, researching, developing and securing funding opportunities from a range of funding sources to support the strategic priorities of Northern Health and the Northern Health Foundation. Key funding sources include philanthropic trusts and foundations, corporate foundations, State and Federal Government agencies and other community grant programmes.

The role reports to Executive Director, Public Affairs and Foundation and will work closely with the Deputy CFO and the Business Support team to drive grant funding opportunities.

This role works collaboratively across Northern Health to develop compelling funding proposals, grant applications,



impact reports and acquittals that demonstrate the health service's vision, priorities and community impact.

The role plays a critical role in growing philanthropic / grant income to support innovative healthcare programmes, medical equipment, capital projects, research, education and patient‑centred initiatives that benefit the diverse communities of Melbourne's northern region.

This role is responsible for:

- Researching and identifying funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, government departments, corporate giving programmes and community funding sources.
- Developing and maintaining a comprehensive grants pipeline and funding calendar.
- Monitoring emerging funding trends and identifying opportunities aligned with Northern Health's strategic priorities.
- Preparing recommendations regarding the suitability and likelihood of success of funding opportunities.
- Maintaining a database of funding opportunities, prospects and application outcomes.
- Leading the preparation, writing, editing and coordination of high‑quality grant applications and funding submissions.
- Working with clinicians, researchers, operational leaders and executives to gather information and develop funding proposals.
- Translating complex clinical, research and health service initiatives into compelling, donor‑focused narratives.
- Developing clear cases for support, project summaries and outcome frameworks.
- Ensuring all submissions meet funding guidelines, eligibility requirements and deadlines.
- Coordinating budget development in partnership with Finance and project leads.
- Monitoring funding agreements and reporting obligations.
- Preparing grant acquittals, impact reports and progress updates for funders.





To be successful in this role you will have:

- Experience and good working knowledge of grant writing, fundraising, philanthropy, business development, communications or proposal writing.
- Proven ability to develop successful funding submissions or grant applications.
- Exceptional written communication and editing skills.
- Solid storytelling ability combined with analytical thinking.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex information into clear and persuasive funding proposals.

Next Steps

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the "Apply" button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Northern Health Foundation on or 8405 8297.

Applications close Tuesday 28 July 2026.

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offers a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award‑winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award‑winning Health and well‑being programme and financial benefits.

- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ programme
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging & EAP
- Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision‑making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

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📌 Grants Writer and Philanthropy Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Melbourne