Grants and Governance Officer

CBC Staff; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC Staff in Australia is seeking an experienced Grants & Governance Officer to join the CEO Office team in the Cairns region. You will identify external funding opportunities, manage grant processes, and support governance functions to ensure compliance and best practice.

Working with senior leadership, you will contribute to community outcomes through high-quality grant submissions, policy development, research and governance administration, helping secure funding for regional priorities and

Qualifications

• Proven experience preparing successful grant applications, funding submissions and budgets.
• Strong written communication with governance documentation.
• Excellent verbal communication and relationship-building abilities across stakeholders.
• Experience researching, developing and implementing governance policies.
• High-level organisational and time management skills in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research and monitor grant opportunities across government, non-government and industry sources.
• Prepare, coordinate and support grant applications and funding submissions.
• Maintain grants registers, databases and reporting systems for opportunities and agreements.
• Provide research and administrative support to senior leadership on governance and compliance.
• Assist with policy development and governance documentation to support compliance.
• Monitor legislative requirements to ensure governance practices remain compliant.

Skills

Grant writing

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Research & reporting

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Use your grant writing and governance expertise to support strategic projects and community growth in regional Queensland.

Our Client:

Our client is a progressive regional local government organisation committed to delivering essential services, infrastructure, community programs and long-term development outcomes for its community. With a strong focus on sustainable growth, governance excellence and community wellbeing, they work collaboratively with stakeholders to drive positive change and secure funding opportunities that support local priorities and future initiatives.

The Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Grants & Governance Officer to join a dynamic CEO Office team. This role plays a key part in identifying and securing external funding opportunities, managing grant processes, supporting strategic projects and assisting with governance functions to ensure legislative compliance and organisational best practice.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will contribute to the delivery of community outcomes through high-quality grant submissions, policy development, research, reporting and governance administration.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identifying, researching and monitoring grant funding opportunities across government, non-government and industry sources, ensuring projects are aligned with strategic priorities and funding criteria.
• Preparing, coordinating and supporting the development of grant applications, funding submissions and associated documentation to maximise funding outcomes and organisational revenue streams.
• Maintaining accurate grants registers, databases and reporting systems to track opportunities, applications, funding agreements and project delivery requirements.
• Providing research, analysis and administrative support to senior leadership on governance, compliance and strategic initiatives.
• Assisting with the development, review and maintenance of policies, procedures and governance documentation to support organisational compliance and continuous improvement.
• Monitoring legislative and regulatory requirements to ensure governance practices remain compliant and up to date.
• Managing records, registers and confidential information with a high level of accuracy, professionalism and discretion.
• Supporting stakeholder engagement activities and working collaboratively across departments to progress funding and governance objectives.

Your Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience preparing successful grant applications, funding submissions and budgets, with the ability to identify opportunities and manage competing deadlines.
• Strong written communication skills with demonstrated experience developing reports, policies, submissions and governance-related documentation.
• Excellent verbal communication and relationship-building abilities, with the capacity to work effectively across a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience researching, developing and implementing policies, procedures or governance frameworks within a professional environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced setting.
• High-level proficiency across Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.

The Offer:

• Full-time contract opportunity within a respected regional local government organisation.
• Diverse and meaningful role supporting community development, funding outcomes and organisational governance.
• Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership and contribute to strategic decision-making.
• Exposure to a broad range of projects, policy initiatives and funding programs.
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on community impact and organisational improvement.
• Attractive salary package based on experience and qualifications.
• Enjoy a unique lifestyle opportunity located approximately one hour from Cairns

This is a full-time, ongoing position based in Cairns region, working Monday to Friday. Applicants must be able to work from the Cairns region and have the legal right to work in Australia in a manner that allows them to meet the ongoing requirements of the position. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants who are relocating to the region should outline their proposed relocation and commencement timeframe in their application.

Job Reference: 1752201/VS

• Diverse and meaningful role
• Attractive salary package based on experience and qualifications