Grants Officer

Join an organisation where you’re on track for growth….whatever that looks like for you.  Whether you are focused on growing your career, your family or yourself, Edward River Council is wide open for opportunity.  We are growing our services and our region, and we’re looking for dynamic leaders and specialists to join our high-performing team in new roles.

About you:

Your amazing communication skills and grant management experience will see you succeed in this pivotal new role. You love the challenge of identifying, researching and developing high quality grant applications and managing multiple high-profile projects, aligned with our community’s aspiration for growth.  You have strong experience in grant processes and enjoy nurturing relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders. You’re a team player who can manage competing deadlines and deliver high quality outputs.

About your new role:

As our new Grants Officer, you’ll be responsible for providing specialist advice and oversight of Council’s grant management processes. You will work in partnership with leadership and teams to identify funding opportunities to maximise grant revenue through strategic project selection, high quality application preparation, training and continuous improvement.

Reporting directly to Coordinator Economic Development, you will:

• Assist with the development and implementation of Council’s grants strategy and grant management framework.
• Manage the program seeking external grant funding, including sourcing appropriate funding opportunities for organisation priority projects and supporting the development of business cases and financial planning for projects.
• Maintain systems and processes to ensure appropriate administration of successful grant projects is undertaken, including reporting, financial and acquittal procedures for Council.
• Strategically and proactively monitor and maintain an awareness of all grant and subsidy programs with potential relevance to Council, including an understanding of key requirements and the alignment of those programs with Council’s long-term capital and operational budgets.
• Work in collaboration with the Leadership, Project Management Office and Finance teams to review future budgets to identify projects and initiatives that represent potential grant/subsidy opportunities for Council.
• Work in partnership with relevant internal stakeholders to assess grant readiness for identified potential’ projects and develop and implement project management plans to ensure projects are ‘grant ready’.

   

  Do you have these key attributes:

• Strong project management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple high-profile projects with competing deadlines concurrently.
  

  
  What's on offer?

• Work within an experienced and supportive team environment
• An exciting range of high-profile projects
• A full-time, part-time or job-share permanent role within the Edward River Council
• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary range $68,201 – 85,174 plus 11% super.

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  Essential qualifications and experience:

• Certificate IV in Business, Project Management, Commerce, Economics or similar, or equivalent experience in a comparable role.
• Contemporary experience in grant management.
• Contemporary experience in the preparation of funding applications, report writing, submissions and grant processes.
• Contemporary experience in liaising and working with a variety of stakeholders including community groups and external organisations.
• Current Drivers Licence.

• Demonstrated ability to undertake duties in a manner consistent with a culture of customer service excellence and Council’s values – Leadership, Excellence, Accountability and Delivery. 

   

Why work at Edward River Council:

At Edward River Council, our values are not just words on a page – they guide our decisions, actions, and the way we interact with each other and our community. Embrace an environment that fosters:

• Leadership: Lead with empathy and integrity.
• Excellence: Continually strive for excellence in service delivery.
• Accountability: Commit to transparency and honesty in all dealings.
• Delivery: Dedicate yourself to outstanding community service.

We are committed to fostering a workplace that is inclusive, diverse, and conducive to both personal and professional growth. When you join us, you become part of a team dedicated to delivering results for our community and outstanding service to our customers. We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need assistance with the application process, please contact Council’s People and Culture team.

Discover a new era in local government:

Be a part of an organisation where your contributions truly matter.

Apply today to be Edward River Council's Grants Officer.
Applications close at 5pm on 9 June 2024.

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Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the position description.

Your application should include:

• Cover letter addressing the essential criteria outlined in the job description and the attributes as listed above (max 2 page)
• Your current resume (max 2 pages)

Applications must be submitted by email to careers@edwardriver.nsw.gov.au.

For further information on the opportunity, please contact the hiring manager:

Dana McNally – Manager Community & Economy

03 5898 3000