- Build and grow partnerships with philanthropic funders
- Meaningful role with purpose and impact
- Full time or Part time (0.8)
- Melbourne

The Leprosy Mission Australia (TLMA) is working towards Zero Leprosy transmission by 2035 . Ending this disease is achievable with the right resources and this role is crucial to supporting their work in India, Nepal, Indonesia, PNG, Nigeria and Timor-Leste.

The Leprosy Mission Australia partners with Australians to ensure that people affected by neglected tropical diseases including leprosy across the world get the cure , care , and restoration they need to live life in all its fullness. They are part of a global network of 30 Members, working together to assist some of the most outcast and vulnerable people in the world.

The Prospect

The Trusts & Foundations Manager plays a critical role in building and growing a key funding stream for the organisation.

This is a relationship-led role where you will take a proactive approach to establishing new connections, developing funding partnerships and positioning The Leprosy Mission within the philanthropic sector.

Working closely with the Strategic Relationships Lead, you will:

- Proactively identify, engage and develop partnerships with trusts & foundations, PAFs and PuAFs
- Act as a visible ambassador, attending networking events and building a strong presence across the philanthropic sector
- Refine and execute the trusts & foundations approach, identifying and progressing new opportunities
- Write compelling grant proposals and funding applications, aligning organisational priorities with funder interests
- Steward and grow existing partnerships, ensuring high-quality engagement and acquittal reporting
- Collaborate with international colleagues across The Leprosy Mission network on large-scale funding opportunities





Trusts & Foundations continue to represent a significant growth opportunity at TLMA, with strong potential to deepen engagement and increase multi-year funding.

About YOU

You are a natural connector who brings a proactive mindset, combined with strong grant writing capability.

You will demonstrate:

- Proven ability to engage funders and build meaningful connections, with confidence representing an organisation externally
- A proactive approach to identifying and pursuing new opportunities
- Experience in trusts & foundations, philanthropy or major donor fundraising
- Strong grant writing skills and the ability to convert opportunities into funding outcomes
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders
- Experience or exposure to international development, global health, disability inclusion or overseas aid (highly regarded)
- Ability to operate within the Christian based beliefs, vision, mission and values of The Leprosy Mission Australia
- A proactive, outcomes-focused approach, with the ability to take initiative and drive progress

This is an opportunity to:

- Play a key role in growing and shaping an important and evolving funding stream
- Build meaningful partnerships that deliver tangible global impact
- Work within a purpose-driven, values-led organisation
- Contribute to an ambitious goal of ending leprosy and other Neglected Tropical Diseases that affect 1 billion people worldwide

Safeguarding

TLMA has a zero-tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect and exploitation to all people. It is a requirement to sign and comply with all TLM organisational policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Successful applicants will be required to provide a recent National Police Check certificate.

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📌 Trusts and Foundations Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Gembridge
📍 Melbourne