Fundraising and Partnerships Manager

WHAT WE OFFER

• Full-time role 2 years fixed term
• Generous salary packaging benefits
• Extra time off! Enjoy 10 additional paid days of leave including public holidays over the Christmas/New Year period
• A supportive Employee Assistance Program
• CBD location with excellent access to public transport
• $128000 $136000 per annum

ABOUT US

Circle Green Community Legal (Circle Green) is a community legal centre providing humanitarian tenancy workplace and family and domestic violence legal advice further assistance representation advocacy community legal education referrals outreach and support.

OUR PURPOSE- Accessible Justice!

To create a system place and space to ensure a safety net of best practice legal advice education and advocacy in our specialist fields.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Fundraising and Partnerships Manager plays a key role in strengthening Circle Greens longterm financial sustainability and impact. This newly created role is responsible for growing and diversifying revenue through grants tenders partnerships fundraising and philanthropic opportunities. It combines strategic planning with handson delivery and is focused on building a practical outwardfacing funding and partnerships function aligned to organisational priorities and values. Working closely with the CEO Principal Lawyers and internal stakeholders the role identifies funding opportunities coordinates highquality submissions builds external relationships and establishes clear systems to track performance and impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and develop grants tenders partnerships and fundraising opportunities.
• Coordinate and prepare highquality grant and tender submissions.
• Build and manage relationships with funders partners and supporters.
• Develop proposals and cases for support.
• Establish and maintain a funding pipeline and reporting framework.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to translate programs and outcomes into compelling funding narratives.
• Support appropriate fundraising and philanthropic activity aligned to Circle Greens scale and capacity.

ABOUT YOU!

We are seeking a motivated organised and relationshipfocused individual who is comfortable working both strategically and practically. You will bring strong written communication skills and a proactive approach to building new opportunities along with:

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising grants tenders partnerships or revenue generation roles.
• Proven ability to secure funding or develop successful external partnerships.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Highquality writing capability including grant and proposal development.
• Ability to work autonomously manage multiple priorities and build new systems and processes.
• Alignment with Circle Greens purpose values and commitment to social justice.

Join a team of passionate likeminded individuals committed to creating accessible justice and delivering best practice services to our community.

If you have any questions would like a confidential discussion about the role or would like a copy of the position description please contact Human Resources at (08) or via email at .

Circle Green is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values and supports all individuals. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds people from the LGBTIQA community and people with disabilities.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please submit your CV and a Cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria above by 12 May 2026. Please note that shortlisting interviewing and appointment may begin immediately. Circle Green reserves the right to close the position prior to the closing date. Early applications are encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in working at Circle Green.