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The Ian Potter Foundation is a major Australian philanthropic foundation that supports and promotes excellence and innovation. The Foundation was established in 1964 by Australian financier, businessman and philanthropist, Sir Ian Potter (1902 – 1994).

Share the vision of this incredible Foundation – A fair, healthy, sustainable, and vibrant Australia. The Ian Potter Foundation has contributed over $400 million nationally to thousands of organisations both large and small.

Through its grants, the Foundation seeks to invest in Australia’s intellectual capital, encouraging excellence and supporting Australia’s talent: the visionaries, social entrepreneurs, scientists, academics, and researchers, artists, and teachers, and those who dedicate themselves to bettering our communities for the benefit of all.

There are four funding pillars which reflect Sir Ian’s interest in the arts, and his visionary approach to issues including the environment, medical research and public health, early childhood development, and community wellbeing.

Each area has a Program Manager which needs the support of a passionate, inquisitive, and professional Program Officer to assist with the management of a large number of grants.

Working as a Program Officer you will have the ability to get deeply involved in the grants process across all of the Foundation’s program areas. You will have the opportunity to work with talented and passionate individuals, conduct research, respond to enquiries from grant applicants, assist with the preparation of Committee papers, Board papers and submissions, as well as responsibility for a variety of other administrative tasks.

Your success in the role will be driven by your:

• Ability to work independently under pressure and meet deadlines
• Analytical, research and evaluation skills
• Capacity to attend to fine detail relating to high value transactions
• Flexibility to adapt
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to consult and work effectively with a wide range of internal & external stakeholders
• Project management skills
• Basic knowledge of financial systems
• Competent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and database administration

This is a wonderful opportunity to work in one of Australian’s most highly regarded Philanthropic Foundations, to start your philanthropic journey in an environment where you will be supported consistently to allow your personal and professional development. If you have recently obtained a degree preferably within Arts, Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences or Health and are looking to kick start your career, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.

Act today – Apply Now or call Natasha on 03 9604 2888 for a confidential discussion.

At Horner we embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We recognise the value of a diverse workforce and the creation of inclusive workforce cultures. We welcome and encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQI, and individuals with disabilities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email adjustments@horner.com.au

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