Grants and Governance Officer

CBC Staff; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC Staff Selection is recruiting for a Grants & Governance Officer in the Cairns region to support a regional council. You will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership to identify funding opportunities, shape governance practices and drive strategic projects that benefit the community.

The role offers a flexible work arrangement, limited travel, and an attractive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications, with the aim of delivering measurable community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven grant writing experience with a track record of securing funding.
• Strong writing and policy development abilities for submissions.
• Experience supporting governance, compliance or corporate admin.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisation and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify funding opportunities that support community priorities and future initiatives.
• Prepare high-quality grant submissions that maximise funding outcomes.
• Coordinate grant administration, reporting and compliance activities.
• Support the CEO and leadership team with governance, research and strategic projects.
• Develop and review policies, procedures and governance documentation.
• Monitor legislative requirements and promote best-practice governance.
• Maintain accurate records, registers and confidential information.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to progress projects and deliver positive community outcomes.

Skills

Grant writing

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Reporting

Governance

Organisational skills

Autonomy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Help secure funding, strengthen governance, and bring community-focused projects to life while making a genuine difference.

Our Client

Our client is a forward-thinking regional council focused on delivering meaningful outcomes for its community. This unique role will see you working closely with the CEO to identify funding opportunities, support good governance and help bring strategic projects to life. Offering flexibility, variety and the chance to contribute to initiatives that genuinely make a difference, this is an opportunity to use your expertise where it will have a lasting impact.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Grants & Governance Officer to join a dynamic CEO Office team. Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, you will play an important role in securing funding opportunities, supporting governance activities and helping bring strategic projects to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying funding opportunities that support community priorities and future initiatives.
• Preparing high-quality grant submissions that maximise funding outcomes.
• Coordinating grant administration, reporting and compliance activities.
• Supporting the CEO and leadership team with governance, research and strategic projects.
• Developing and reviewing policies, procedures and governance documentation.
• Monitoring legislative requirements and promoting best-practice governance.
• Maintaining accurate records, registers and confidential information.
• Working collaboratively with stakeholders to progress projects and deliver positive community outcomes.

Your Skills & Experience

• Proven grant writing experience with a track record of securing funding opportunities.
• Strong written communication skills, including policy development, reporting and submission writing.
• Experience supporting governance, compliance or corporate administration functions.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work autonomously.

The Offer

• Flexible work arrangement with limited travel to Council offices
• Work closely with the CEO and leadership team
• Diverse portfolio across grants, governance and strategic projects
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference through community-focused initiatives
• Attractive salary package based on experience and qualifications
• Be part of an organisation committed to building a strong and sustainable future

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.

At CBC Staff Selection, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions equal opportunity, embraces diversity, promotes inclusion and prioritises flexibility and accessibility.

Job Reference: 1752201/VS