OUR CLIENT
Our client is a Global Player in the Olive Industry. They are Australia’s largest olive farmer and producer of extra virgin olive oil, boasting this country’s biggest olive tree nursery and olive oil bottling, storage and laboratory facility.
The company’s unwavering focus on quality, innovation and customer satisfaction, has been instrumental to the business receiving multiple international awards, its expansion to the US and its success in the international arena.
THE ROLE
A leader in the science of Olive Oil, our client is looking to increase their innovation activities through the better use of their olive farms. Although the primary focus will be on the development of products and/or ingredients for various FMCG Industries, areas such as agronomy, product storage/processing and supply chain efficiencies will also be looked at.
To achieve this, they have created a new position for a Grants Manager. Reporting to, and working closely with the Director of Innovation and Value Adding, the successful candidate will reflect the needs of the organisation in all grant applications and relationships. You will be responsible for sourcing grant funding opportunities, writing funding applications and managing grant contracts. In doing so, you will establish and nurture relationships with Regional, State and Federal Government and Industry Grant Providers.
Some of the responsibilities associated with this role include:
THE CANDIDATE
We are looking for an energetic and passionate grants expert with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to collaborate effectively and develop good working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Other requirements for this role include:
APPLICATIONS
To accept this rare opportunity, please submit a targeted resume accompanied by a Letter of Application addressing the above selection criteria by using the “Apply Now” button below. To have a strictly confidential discussion about this role, please call Helen or Peter on 03 9516 0100 during office hours or Helen on 0438 620 434 after hours.
THANK YOU
We would like to thank you for taking the time to apply for this role. If on this occasion you are unsuccessful, your resume will remain on our database and you will be contacted for other suitable roles.