Grants & Funding Administrator – Early Learning

Goodstart Early Learning; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Discounted childcare

Fitness Passport

Discounted health care

Exclusive discounts

Free annual flu shot

Extra leave options

First Nations support

Development opportunities

Job summary

Goodstart Early Learning in Murarrie, QLD invites applications for a Funding & Grants Administrator. You will coordinate day-to-day administration of government funding programs across our network, working with centre teams and internal stakeholders to manage applications, records, compliance and reporting.

The role focuses on coordination, documentation, acquittals and timely reporting, with opportunities to assist grant applications and identify new funding opportunities, while supporting

Qualifications

• Demonstrated administration and coordination experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in records.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate funding applications and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate funding records and grant registers.
• Monitor key dates, reporting requirements and compliance obligations.
• Prepare and coordinate acquittals and funding reports.
• Track funding allocations and expenditure information.
• Ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready.
• Respond to funding-related enquiries from centres and stakeholders.
• Support process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Support grant applications and identify future funding opportunities.

Skills

Administration

Coordination

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Working with children check

Tools

Excel

Financial reporting

Job description

Goodstart Early Learning in Murarrie, QLD invites applications for a Funding & Grants Administrator. You will coordinate day-to-day administration of government funding programs across our network, working with centre teams and internal stakeholders to manage applications, records, compliance and reporting.

The role focuses on coordination, documentation, acquittals and timely reporting, with opportunities to assist grant applications and identify new funding opportunities, while supporting