Grants Delivery Officer — Community Impact, Flexible Work

Melton City Council; Melton; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ADO entitlements

5 weeks annual leave

Flexible work options

Superannuation boost for certain staff

GMHBA Health Plan access

16 weeks Paid Parental Leave

Paid Secondary Carer Leave

Job summary

Melton City Council seeks a dedicated professional to deliver and administer its grants and awards programs, including Community Grants, Social Investment Partnerships, and the Community Volunteer Achievement Awards. The role sits with Healthy Inclusive Communities and reports to the Coordinator, Social Planning and Research.

You will coordinate grant schemes, assist community groups to prepare strong applications, and drive improvements across online systems and processes while aligning with

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in community development, business administration or related discipline, or substantial relevant experience.
• Experience coordinating grants or awards programs and related administration systems, preferably in local government.
• Understanding of grant management principles and community capacity building.
• Must hold or be able to obtain an Employee Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Implement Council’s Community Grant, Social Investment Partnerships and Community Volunteer Achievement Award Programs.
• Provide advice and support to the community to help develop quality funding applications.
• Deliver training, community information sessions and other marketing initiatives.
• Prepare eligibility assessments, agendas, minutes and reports.
• Support the development and maintenance of online grants and awards management systems.
• Undertake continuous improvement reviews of programs and processes.

Skills

Grant management

Coordination

Community development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in community development or related field

Job description

Melton City Council seeks a dedicated professional to deliver and administer its grants and awards programs, including Community Grants, Social Investment Partnerships, and the Community Volunteer Achievement Awards. The role sits with Healthy Inclusive Communities and reports to the Coordinator, Social Planning and Research.

You will coordinate grant schemes, assist community groups to prepare strong applications, and drive improvements across online systems and processes while aligning with