An opportunity as a Business Development Officer - Grants at Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art has arisen, with a key role in securing funding that supports the Gallery's programs, exhibitions, and strategic initiatives.

The position is available for commencement in July 2025.

Job details

The role description below provides a top level introduction to the position. If you're interested in applying please read and respond to the full role description and capabilities.

Key duties include:

• Identifying Grant Opportunities

• Research and evaluate potential funding sources (government, foundations, corporations).
• Monitors grant databases and newsletters for new opportunities.

• Writing and Submitting Proposals

• Drafts compelling, tailored grant proposals and letters of inquiry.
• Ensures proposals align with funder guidelines and organizational goals.
• Submits applications on time, following all formatting and submission requirements.

• Budget Development
• Collaborates with Exhibitions Management and program staff to create accurate, funder-compliant budgets.
• Justifies budget items clearly within the proposal narrative.
• Managing Grant Timelines and Records
• Tracks deadlines, submission dates, and reporting requirements.
• Maintains organized records of past and current proposals, funder communications, and outcomes.
• Reporting and Stewardship
• Prepares interim and final grant reports detailing outcomes, metrics, and financials.
• Maintains relationships with funders through updates and acknowledgments.
• Collaboration and Internal Communication
• Works with program managers, leadership, and finance teams to gather necessary information.
• Communicates grant goals and expectations to relevant staff.

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate the following capabilities as they apply to the role:

• Exceptional Writing and Communication Skills
• Research proficiency including documented grant writing experience and success
• Analytical thinking and planning
• Attention to detail
• Collaboration and relationship building

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 182 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

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Further information

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Documents

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• QAGOMA641216 Business Development Officer - Grants (36135) - RD (PDF, 128KB)
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