About the role
This is a chance to use your partnership development skills to help create greater opportunity for children with disability, people with disability and their families. You will identify, develop and progress funding opportunities across grants, trusts and foundations, private ancillary funds and corporate partnerships, helping to grow support that strengthens Northcott’s reach and impact.
Develop and deliver Northcott’s partnership strategy, with clear priorities and a focus on long-term growth.
Build and manage a pipeline of funding opportunities across grants, trusts and foundations, PAFs and corporate partnerships.
Develop strong proposals, cases for support and partnership approaches that reflect Northcott’s impact and priorities.
Build trusted relationships with funders, partners and internal stakeholders to progress opportunities and deliver outcomes.
Represent Northcott professionally in meetings, events and partner discussions.
Benefits, perks & wellbeing
At Northcott, we prioritise your well-being and success. Our team enjoys a wide range of benefits designed to support work-life balance, financial wellbeing, and personal growth:
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave – I enjoy generous time off to recharge and maintain balance
- Salary Packaging – I increase my take-home pay through packaging options, including $15,900 and $2,650 for meals/entertainment
- Fitness & Discounts – I stay healthy with Fitness Passport and save through Perkbox and discounted insurance
- Accessibility & Wellbeing – Inclusive workplace with support for employees with disability, including tailored adjustments, flexible work options and a Psychologically safe environment.
- 13 Days Sick Leave – I take the time I need to recover, with paid leave when unwell
- Paid Maternity Leave – I feel supported through life’s key moments with 14 weeks of paid leave after 12 months
About you
You will bring strong business development and relationship management experience, along with a proven ability to identify opportunities, develop compelling proposals and work collaboratively to secure support. You will also bring:
At least five years’ experience in partnership development, grants or fundraising across the not-for-profit, government or corporate sectors.
A track record of securing revenue from a range of funding sources, including grants, trusts and foundations, PAFs and corporate partnerships.
Strong written communication skills and the ability to develop clear, persuasive proposals and presentations.
The ability to build trusted relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Experience in the disability, health or community services sector would be highly regarded.
How to apply
Click APPLY to submit your application, including your current resume and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role.
We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission and decide whether our values and culture are the right fit for you: Our Story
When applying internally, Northcott employees are required to notify their manager and should be aware that their manager may be asked to endorse their application.
About the company
Northcott is a registered NDIS disability provider that works with customers to realise their potential.
As one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit disability service organisations, our workforce of 2,400 staff provides services from metropolitan and regional locations in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and Queensland.
We have nearly 100 years of experience and expertise in disability services and support. In FY2025, we provided empowering, personalised services to more than 5,400 people with disability, and supported more than 23,000 children with disability and development delay and their families as an NDIS Early Childhood Partner in the Community.
When you join Northcott, you become part of a purpose-driven organisation that values trust, respect, and human connection.
Our values
Our values have always been a significant part of our service to customers, and they have helped shape Northcott into the wonderful organisation it is today. We are Innovative because we develop new ideas and solutions with creativity in anticipation of changing needs. We are Respectful because we believe that everyone’s voice is unique and that they have the right to be heard. We are Brave because we have the courage to stand up for people with all abilities even in the face of adversity.
Northcott will review candidates throughout the recruitment process, likely before the close date and you will be advised of an outcome. For general enquiries about the role you are applying for, please email recruitment@northcott.com.au .