Grant Officer

Careers at Council; Condobolin; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered Day Off (9-day fortnight)

Sick leave 2 weeks per year

MyLeave 1 week

Superannuation 12%

PD and training opportunities

Job summary

Lachlan Shire Council is seeking a motivated Grants Officer to join our team in Condobolin. This full-time role supports the Council and community groups with managing the grant application process, including preparation of information and writing grant submissions.

The role focuses on maximising grant and subsidy revenue in line with the Integrated Planning and Reporting framework, requiring strong communication, autonomy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or willingness to undertake studies with relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated achievement in sourcing external funding for community projects and programmes.
• Strong communication skills and positive customer focus, including active listening, public speaking and report writing.
• Ability to operate autonomously and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Capable of working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Current Class C Drivers Licence.
• Working with Children check clearance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Support Council and community groups with the grant application process.
• Prepare information for grant applications and write grant submissions.
• Maximise opportunities for grant and subsidy revenue in line with IP&R framework.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Public speaking

Report writing

Customer focus

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lachlan Shire Council is seeking a motivated and professional Grants Officer to join our team.

This full-time role, based in Condobolin, is responsible for supporting Council and community groups with the effective management of the grant application process.

This includes preparation of information for applications, writing of Council grant applications and maximising Council's and the community opportunities to receive grant and subsidy revenue in line with Council's strategic goals and priorities under the Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) framework.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field of study, or willingness to undertake studies to achieve these qualifications combined with relevant work experience
• Demonstrated achievement in sourcing external funding for community projects and programmes
• Demonstrated strong communication skills and positive customer focus, including active listening, public speaking and report writing
• Proven ability to operate with a high level of autonomy and ownership of responsibilities
• Capacity to work and participate actively within a collaborative team environment
• A current Class C Drivers Licence
• Working with children check clearance
• A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also demonstrating initiative and self-motivation

Council is committed to delivering high-quality services to our community. We are seeking a candidate who shares our values, demonstrates a strong work ethic, and is committed to supporting Council's goals and objectives.

What we Offer

Salary and Conditions

• Salary range: $3,108.58 to $3,670.63 per fortnight
• Starting salary will be determined based on qualifications, skills, and experience
• Position classified at Grade 10-11 within Council's Salary Structure
• Employment conditions in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award

Employee Benefits

• 76-hour fortnight with a Rostered Day Off (9-day fortnight)
• 2 weeks sick leave per year
• 1 week of MyLeave
• Employer superannuation contribution of 12%
• Professional development and training opportunities

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Council is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers a range of health initiatives, which may include;

• Wellness programs
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Skin checks
• Hearing checks
• Respiratory health checks
• Annual flu vaccination program

Further Information

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contactChloe Hall on (02) 6895 1***.

Lachlan Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications Close at 4:30pm on Thursday, 01 October 2026