Grants Administration Officer

South Burnett Regional Council; Kingaroy; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 12% employer superannuation

Salary Packaging Benefits

Health and Wellbeing programs

Job summary

South Burnett Regional Council is seeking a Grants Administration Officer based in Kingaroy to provide specialist advice and support for Council’s grant processes. You will identify grant prospects, maximise revenue, and work with leadership to implement a grants strategy and management framework.

The role requires preparation of funding applications, reports, and submissions, plus liaising with community groups and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Grant administration experience with community groups and external stakeholders.
• Executive level administrative support experience with high attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Budget monitoring and finance responsibilities in grants or project programs.
• Proficient in MS Office and able to learn council software systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and support of Council’s grant processes and work with leadership teams to identify prospects to maximise grant revenue.
• Develop, implement and evaluate a comprehensive grant strategy to support Council’s objectives.
• Assist with development and implementation of grants strategy and management framework.
• Prepare funding applications, reports and submissions and liaise with community groups and external stakeholders.

Skills

Grant administration

Executive support

Budget monitoring

MS Office proficiency

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration

C Class driver’s licence

Knowledge of Local Government funding programs

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

South Burnett Regional Council is one of the largest employers within the region, with offices and depots located in Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai, Murgon, Proston and Blackbutt.

Council recognises our key role we play within the community and the services we provide to our ratepayers & public members. We understand our duty to provide excellent customer service at the forefront of all our processes and services, to all stakeholders.

Council is comprised of three (3) Departments: Executive Services, Finance & Liveability, and Infrastructure. These Departments consist of multiple branches to ensure we provide efficient services and accurate information to our community. We believe our staff are our greatest asset in achieving objectives. With approximately 330 employees, Council takes a proactive approach towards recruitment and retention of high-calibre employees.

Further our commitment to our staff we pride ourselves on developing our staff members through our learning and development policy and procedure. Annual Employee Development Reviews are undertaken to ensure our staff are continuously developing.

Council is committed to providing a workplace that is safe and without risk to the health and safety of all employees, contractors, volunteers, work-experience students, visitors, and members of the public. We have a adopted a Zero Harm Strategy to promote safety within the organisation. We recognise the importance of developing and maintaining healthy and safe working conditions in all workplaces and the importance of keeping the work health and safety practices in these workplaces under constant review.

Council is committed to establishing a harmonious and sustainable workforce. This is achieved by adhering to equitable recruitment practices and equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.

About the Region

The South BurnettRegion is ideally situated just 2 - 3 hours' drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast. The region is home to the stunning Bunya Mountains, where you can enjoy spectacular rainforest walks, nights by the fire in hidden chalets and the best scenic views Queensland has to offer. The South Burnett region is renowned for its great wine, gourmet foods and recreational facilities such as Lake Boondooma and Yallakool tourist parks.

About the role

Based in Kingaroy

Permanent Full Time

$77K - $81K per annum + Allowances + Super

Council is seeking a Grants Administration Officer to provide specialist advice and support of Council’s grant processes and works in conjunction with leadership teams to identify prospects to maximise grant revenue through strategic project selection and high-quality application preparation. This role will assist with the development and implementation of Council’s grants strategy and management framework. Develop, implement and evaluate a comprehensive grant strategy to support Council’s objectives to maximise revenue. The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience in the preparation of funding applications, report writing, submissions and grant processes including demonstrated practical experience in liaising with various community groups and external stakeholders.

Mandatory Qualifications

Minimum requirement of a current C Class driver’s licence.

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge and experience in Local Government funding programs

Certificate III in Business Administration

Benefits and perks

• Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution
• Access to Salary Packaging Benefits, Corporate memberships and Health and Wellbeing programs

Skills and experience

**Please address the following key selection criteria items below, as part of your application**

• 1.Previous experience in the administration of grants programs and/or project delivery involving community groups and external stakeholders.
• 2.Previous experience in an administration support role providing executive level assistance with a high level of attention to detail.
• 3.High level organisational skills including the ability to establish work priorities, complete assigned tasks within required standards and meet deadlines.
• 4. Proven ability to monitor budgets, undertake finance responsibilities in the administration of grants or other project programs.
• 5.Sound level of computer skills including previous experience in MS Office Suite and the ability to acquire knowledge of Council’s corporate software systems.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply.

For further information and to review the selection criteria and position description, please visit: https://www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/homepage/98/jobs-and-careers

For further information please contact People and Culture on (07) 4189 9***.