Government Funding & Grants Manager

G8 Education; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (3 days in office, 2 from

Short-Term Incentive program

50% childcare discount

G8 Rewards Program

Job summary

G8 Education is seeking an experienced Government Funding & Grants Manager to lead the coordination and governance of government and community funding programs across our national network of early learning centres. Reporting to the National Education and Innovation Manager, you will oversee opportunities from Federal to State programs.

This role requires strong governance, stakeholder collaboration, and the ability to translate complex funding rules into practical guidance for centres.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing government funding, grants or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance of national, state and community funding programs.
• Identify and assess new government and grant opportunities.
• Manage funding applications, agreements, reporting and deadlines.
• Partner with Finance for allocations, acquittals and audits.
• Develop funding policies and governance frameworks.
• Communicate funding impacts across the business.

Skills

Funding management

Grants lifecycle

Stakeholder mgmt

Program management

Governance & compliance

Budgeting

Written communication

Job description

Nurturing the greatness in every child - and in you.

Join one of Australia’s Largest Leading Early Education Providers!

At G8 Education, we’re on a mission to shape the future! With 350+ early education and care centres under 21 brands, our 7,000+ dedicated team members nurture over 40,000 children every day.

As an ASX listed growth company, we’re committed to empowering, rewarding, and supporting every team member – from our centre educators to our leadership and support team.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Government Funding & Grants Manager to lead the coordination, governance and implementation of government and community funding programs across G8 Education.

Reporting to the National Education and Innovation Manager, this role will oversee a diverse portfolio of Federal, State Government and community funding opportunities, ensuring funding programs are identified, implemented and managed effectively across our national network of early learning centres.

This is a highly collaborative role where you will work across Education, Operations, Finance, Quality, Safety and other Support Office functions, as well as with government departments and external funding partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and governance of national, state and community funding programs.
• Identify and assess new government and grant funding opportunities.
• Manage funding applications, agreements, reporting requirements and key deadlines.
• Partner with Finance to support funding allocation, acquittals, audits and reconciliation.
• Develop and maintain funding policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Monitor changes to government funding programs and communicate impacts across the business.
• Build strong relationships with government departments, funding providers and internal stakeholders.
• Support Centre and Operational teams to understand funding requirements and compliance obligations.
• Oversee key funding programs including Kindergarten Funding, Inclusion Support and AMEP.
• Maintain accurate funding registers, reporting and compliance records.
• Provide regular updates and insights to senior leaders on funding activity, risks and opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement across funding processes, systems and program implementation.

About You

• Demonstrated experience managing government funding, grants, funded programs or similar initiatives.
• Experience coordinating funding or grant applications, agreements, implementation, reporting and acquittals.
• Strong program or project management capability, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and deadlines.
• Experience interpreting government guidelines, agreements, policies or regulatory requirements.
• Strong governance, compliance and process-management skills.
• Confidence partnering with Finance teams and working with financial information relating to funding allocation and expenditure.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with operational teams, senior leaders and external government stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex funding requirements into clear processes and practical guidance for operational teams.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and identifying new funding opportunities.
• An organised and commercially aware professional who is comfortable navigating complex funding requirements, managing multiple programs and building relationships across a large organisation.
• Hold a valid working with children check or willingness to obtain upon commencement.
• Experience within early childhood education, education, government, not-for-profit, community services or another highly regulated environment would be highly regarded.

Benefits at G8

• Competitive salary package
• Eligibility to participate in our Short-Term Incentive program which is an annualised bonus each year (Optional)
• Hybrid working conditions with 3 days in office and 2 from home.
• You have the option to choose out of our two state-of-the-art support offices. Located Brisbane CBD and Central Gold Coast.
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
• Exclusive access to our G8 Rewards Program with benefits across more than 600 retailers, exclusive cash discounts and more!

Find out more here: G8 Education

United by purpose. Guided by values.

At G8 Education, we’re proud to celebrate, support, and inspire our 7,000+ team members as they make a lasting difference in the lives of children and their own.

Driven by our purpose “to nurture the greatness in every child to grow, thrive and learn” and guided by our values, we’re shaping bright futures for children, families, communities, and each other.

Our values

Safety First & Always, Thriving Together, Owning the Outcome, Being the Difference, Building Bright Futures.

Our Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process includes police checks and verification of qualifications and right-to-work status.

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority, and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment.