The Organisation

The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) is the voice for Australia’s ocean. We are Australia’s leading ocean conservation organisation and one of the founding members of Australia’s conservation movement.

We are a community of ocean lovers across the nation working to protect our precious marine wildlife and for healthy seas. As an independent charity, our team of scientists, educators, and advocates work daily to safeguard our marine environments.

Find out more about us at marineconservation.org.au.

- Location: Any location across Australia. We have offices in Brisbane (HQ), Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth.
- Employment type: Permanent. Starting as soon as possible.
- Salary: Base salary $93,027–$106,433 FTE per annum pro rata (Level 4 of the AMCS pay scale), plus superannuation contributions of 12.5%.
- Hours: Part time, 30.4 hours per week / equivalent to four days, with flexible working arrangements available.
- Travel: Some travel within Australia will be required occasionally.

The Opportunity

The Trusts and Foundations (T&F;) Specialist supports the Trusts and Foundations Manager to deliver a high-performing, scalable institutional giving program that advances AMCS’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan.

You will deliver and coordinate a delegated portfolio of grants and funding opportunities across the full funding lifecycle, from prospecting and application development through to agreements, delivery, reporting, acquittal and renewal.

Working closely with campaign, communications and finance colleagues, you will develop funder-aligned proposals,



coordinate reporting and acquittals, and manage day-to-day relationships with assigned grantors and foundations. You will also maintain accurate Salesforce records, track funding obligations and expenditure, and support improvements to systems and data health.

What You’ll Bring (Key Selection Criteria)

- Grant and portfolio management: Three to five or more years’ experience in fundraising or relationship management with working knowledge of, or track record in grant seeking, foundation stewardship and end-to-end grant cycles in non-profit or conservation settings.
- Prospecting and proposals: Strong skills in researching and qualifying trusts, foundations and giving funds, with exceptional grant writing skills that translate technical conservation concepts into persuasive funder narratives.
- Stewardship and collaboration: Proven ability to build authentic donor relationships and work with internal teams to coordinate engagement, impact updates and reporting.
- Project management and acquittals: The ability to manage competing deadlines, track milestones and coordinate accurate budget and financial acquittals.
- Systems, compliance and due diligence:



Proficiency in CRM data management (Salesforce), grants management databases (GEMS), finance software (Calxa), compliance schedules and FIA fundraising codes, with the ability to maintain accurate records, support funder due diligence and identify grant compliance risks.
- Qualifications, approach and values: A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; an organised, detail-oriented and autonomous approach to problem solving; strong relational intelligence; and a genuine commitment to protecting Australia’s ocean, coasts and marine wildlife. Relevant fundraising credentials, including MFIA, CFRE or comparable credentials, are desirable.

Application Details

To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now'. Apply as soon as possible and no later than the closing date.

AMCS is a non-partisan organisation committed to providing equal employment opportunities and building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia, including Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid visa with ongoing work rights.

For enquiries about this position, contact ***********@amcs.org.au using the subject line: Trusts and Foundations Specialist - Flexible Location enquiry via Enviro Jobs Network.

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