Number of Positions Available: 1

About Us

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference.

About the Role

We are looking for a permanent full-time Grants, Tenders & Policy Advisor, also known as Bid & Policy Analyst, in a hybrid role with 2 office days per week. The role will be based from any Employment Plus location nationally and reports to the General Manager, Strategy & Partnerships.

Your work will involve leading grant and tender submissions that support Employment Plus growth and community impact, while providing research and policy insights that inform strategic decision-making.

Typical responsibilities include:

- Identifying new funding opportunities and leading grant and tender submissions.
- Supporting larger national funding submissions through research, analysis and content development.
- Partnering with operational leaders across Australia to gather evidence, insights and success stories.
- Monitoring policy and funding developments and providing research-based advice to support strategic decision-making.
- Preparing briefing papers, reports and submissions that contribute to organisational growth and community impact.

Education and Qualifications

- Relevant tertiary qualification in a related discipline.

Experience and Skills

- At least 2 years of experience preparing successful grant applications, tenders or funding submissions within employment services,



community services or a related social impact sector.
- Demonstrated ability to research, analyse and synthesise information to support funding submissions, reports and strategic recommendations.
- Exceptional written communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality submissions, reports, briefing papers and policy documents.
- Proven ability to gather information and insights from a range of stakeholders to support proposals, research and strategic initiatives.
- Strong project coordination and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to translate research and funding insights into practical recommendations for operational and executive stakeholders.

Additional Requirements

- National Criminal History Check.
- Working with Children Check.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

The Salvation Army is an Equal Chance Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We welcome applications from all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child‑facing roles require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check, and all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter via the Employment Plus online application.

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📌 Bid and Policy Analyst (Whitehorse City)
🏢 The Salvation Army
📍 Whitehorse City