Grants and Governance Officer

ELITE Executive; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Hybrid working arrangement

Friday half-days

Public holidays entitlements

Contract stability

Leave entitlements

Job summary

Elite Executive partners with a regional Council in Far North Queensland to recruit an experienced Grants & Governance Officer. The role coordinates and administers the Council's grants portfolio, ensuring funding applications, reporting and acquittal requirements are met.

You will work closely with the CEO and Directors, managing multiple grants, monitoring opportunities and supporting governance activities in a predominantly desk-based role with a hybrid work pattern (four days from home, one

Qualifications

• Organised and proactive professional with good judgement and ownership.
• Experience in local government, preferably grants, funding or project administration.
• Strong understanding of grant administration, reporting requirements and funding compliance.
• Excellent written communication with senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of Aboriginal communities and culturally respectful engagement.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence and ability to obtain Police Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee coordination and administration of the Council's grants portfolio, identify funding opportunities, monitor progress and ensure reporting obligations.
• Prepare funding submissions and applications to support operational and community priorities with accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with the CEO and Directors to align funding priorities and project requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and keep stakeholders informed of grant progress.
• Provide governance and administrative support including policy development and compliance activities.

Skills

Grants management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Grant reporting

Local government

Policy development

Job description

• Support vital community services and projects through effective grants management
• Attractive salary + superannuation + hybrid working arrangements
• Additional community public holidays and Friday half-days

• Support vital community services and projects through effective grants management
• Attractive salary + superannuation + hybrid working arrangements
• Additional community public holidays and Friday half-days

About the Company

Elite Executive is proud to partner exclusively with a regional Council in Far North Queensland to recruit an experienced Grants & Governance Officer.

Operating within a unique local government environment, the Council plays an important role in delivering essential services, infrastructure and community initiatives. Grant funding is central to supporting these priorities, making effective grants management an important function within the organisation.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this position is responsible for coordinating and administering the Council's grants portfolio, ensuring funding applications, reporting requirements and ongoing correspondence are managed accurately and efficiently.

Working closely with the Council's Directors, you will manage multiple grants simultaneously, monitor funding opportunities, coordinate submissions and support grant reporting, compliance and acquittal processes.

This is a hands-on, predominantly desk-based role requiring strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

While the position carries a broader governance title, the primary focus is grants management.

The position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with approximately four days working from home and one day per week attending the Council office, providing a balance of autonomy and collaboration with the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the coordination and administration of Council's grants portfolio, identifying funding opportunities, monitoring progress and ensuring reporting obligations are met.
• Prepare compelling funding submissions and applications that support Council's operational and community priorities, ensuring accurate documentation and timely delivery.
• Work collaboratively with the CEO and Council Directors to coordinate funding priorities and project requirements.
• Maintain accurate records, track grant progress and ensure relevant stakeholders are kept informed.
• Provide broader governance and administrative support, including policy development and compliance activities where required.

Skills and Experience Required

• An organised, proactive professional who demonstrates sound judgement, takes ownership of their responsibilities and has the confidence to guide and support others.
• Previous experience within local government is highly beneficial, ideally involving grants, funding or project administration.
• Sound understanding of grant administration, reporting requirements and funding compliance, with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
• An understanding of Aboriginal communities and a culturally respectful approach to working with diverse stakeholders.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence and the ability to obtain and maintain a Police Clearance.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package, based on experience.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements ideally based in Cairns or local surrounds.
• Three-year maximum-term contract offering stability.
• Attractive working hours, including Friday half-days.
• Additional leave and community public holiday entitlements.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives across a regional community.

At Elite Executive we are committed to creating inclusive workplaces that promote and value diversity and inclusion. We encourage and welcome people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply.

ONLY APPLICANTS WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE

Additional information

• Support vital community services and projects through effective grant management
• Attractive salary + superannuation + hybrid working arrangements
• Additional community public holidays and Friday half-days