Grant Writer / Associate Consultant / Consultant

Full-time | Remote (Australia) | $71,000–$121,800 plus super

About Morris Piper

Morris Piper works with organisations nationally across regional and remote Australia, providing expertise and resourcing into some of the most disadvantaged communities in the country. Our work covers everything from helping clients understand ‘why’, through strategic planning, project scoping, and securing government grant funding to deliver on a client’s vision.

Our clients include Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, health services, local governments and other community organisations. All our services stem from providing practical support to help clients and their community achieve what’s important to them. We are not typical ‘suit & tie’ consultants – more red dirt and boots.

About the role

Morris Piper is recruiting Associate Consultants and Consultants to work on grant writing, funding research and project development for clients across regional and remote Australia. The position offered will depend on each applicant's skills and experience.

These roles involve researching, developing and preparing grant applications for a portfolio of clients, working closely with experienced consultants.

We're looking for people with strong writing skills, sound professional judgement and an interest in regional development, government funding and community-focused projects.

Applicants considered for the Consultant level will need to demonstrate greater relevant experience, sound professional judgement and the ability to work more independently, including assessing client needs, identifying issues and developing appropriate approaches.

Key responsibilities

Depending on their level of experience, successful applicants will:

• Research funding opportunities, program guidelines and eligibility requirements.
• Draft clear and well-supported grant applications and funding briefs.
• Develop project descriptions, responses to assessment criteria, budgets and supporting documents, with guidance appropriate to the position level.
• Review client information, identify gaps or risks, and undertake research where more evidence is needed.
• Proofread and quality-check applications for accuracy, consistency and compliance.

The roles will also involve coordinating information from clients, preparing correspondence and other documents, maintaining project records, and managing multiple applications and deadlines.

About you

We are looking for people who:

• Have strong written communication skills and can explain complex information clearly.
• Use good judgement, think critically and pay attention to detail.
• Are organised and able to manage competing priorities and immovable deadlines.
• Can research unfamiliar topics and quickly understand a new project or funding program.
• Have an interest and/or lived experience in regional and remote Australia, community development, government programs or related work.

Experience and background

Previous grant-writing experience is not essential for Associate Consultant applicants. For the Consultant level, we will be looking for stronger relevant experience and demonstrated capability in research, writing, project development or related work.

Relevant experience may come from consulting, communications, policy, government, community development, research, professional writing or project administration.

These positions offer opportunities to develop experience in private sector consulting, government funding policy and programs, with potential domestic travel and professional development opportunities. Responsibilities and the level of independence expected will reflect the position offered.

Remuneration and conditions

• Associate Consultant: $71,000–$91,000 plus superannuation.
• Consultant: $97,400–$121,800 plus superannuation.

These roles may also attract a bonus of up to 7.5%, depending on the position level and applicable arrangements. A bonus is not guaranteed.

All positions are full-time and work from home.

Application

Complete the online Expression of Interest form by 11:55 pm AEDT on Friday 20 November 2026.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted about the next steps in the recruitment process.