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Partnerships and Grants Lead

The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation (SAKGF) is seeking an experienced and passionate Partnerships & Grants Lead to coordinate and steward corporate partnerships and grant‑supported initiatives that strengthen the reach and impact of our national food education program.

Reporting to the Corporate Affairs Manager, this role leads the day‑to‑day management of partnership deliverables, including schedules, reporting, activations, and communications. You’ll support sponsored school participation, collect impact data and stories, organise partner experiences, seek out new values-aligned partnership opportunities and keep CRM records and documentation accurate and up to date.

The role

  • This is a hands‑on, project‑focused role suited to someone who enjoys building strong relationships, managing multiple priorities, and delivering high‑quality outcomes in collaboration with a job‑share colleague and a supportive team.
  • You’ll see the direct impact of your work in schools and communities nationwide, while working flexibly in a purpose‑driven organisation that values collaboration, food education, and meaningful partnerships.

Details 

  • Classification: SCHACDS Social and community services employee level 4 - pay point 1
  • Location: Narrm (Melbourne) based, hybrid work with possible intrastate and interstate travel 
  • Join us: Work with a passionate team dedicated to forming positive food habits for life.
  • 0.6 FTE Part-time.
  • 12-month Fixed-Term Contract to 30 June 2027 (Cover for phased return to work). 

For further information, including selection criteria, please see the position description.

To be considered, forward a cover letter and copy of your CV to application@kitchengardenfoundation.org.au with the Subject Line: Partnerships & Grants Lead [your name] 

Applications close 5pm (AEST) Sunday 24 May 2026  

No recruitment companies please. 

Kitchen Garden Support Line 13000 SAKGF (13000 72543)

The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation would not be possible without our supporters. We rely entirely on the generosity, shared vision and commitment of schools and early childhood services, volunteers, philanthropic organisations, government, business and individuals.

The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as traditional owners of the land on which we live and work, and we pay our respects to their elders, both past and present.

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