Community Impact & Grants Officer

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council; Canberra; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Job summary

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council is seeking a Community Development Officer to deliver community development projects and secure funding for local initiatives in Queanbeyan and surrounding areas.

The role focuses on building strong relationships with diverse community groups, coordinating programs and events, and promoting safety and wellbeing across the community. Flexible arrangements may apply for a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Identify and secure grant funding to support community initiatives and programs.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate with a diverse range of community groups.
• Research, coordinate, and deliver community development projects, programs, and events.
• Support initiatives that promote community safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure grant funding to support community initiatives and programs.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate with a diverse range of community groups, including young people, people with disability, families, and older residents.
• Research, coordinate, and deliver community development projects, programs, and events.
• Support initiatives that promote community safety and increased wellbeing.

Skills

Grant writing

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Relevant qualifications in community services/development/engagement

Job description

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council is seeking a Community Development Officer to deliver community development projects and secure funding for local initiatives in Queanbeyan and surrounding areas.

The role focuses on building strong relationships with diverse community groups, coordinating programs and events, and promoting safety and wellbeing across the community. Flexible arrangements may apply for a full-time position.