Grants & Funding Lead - Remote & Flexible Hours

Careers at Council; Moss Vale; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing initiatives – Fp &c

Career development & learning support

Flexible working – WFH opportunities

Generous leave entitlements

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Wingecarribee Shire Council is seeking a Grants Officer to lead grant management activities, helping secure external funding for projects and community outcomes. You will work with managers across the organisation to identify opportunities and develop grant applications, while managing agreements and reporting.

You will also oversee the Community Financial Assistance Scheme, build relationships with funding bodies and community groups, and maximise funding outcomes aligned with Council's

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher qualification in business, commerce, management, law, communications, public administration, community development, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret complex information, including funding guidelines, policies and legislative requirements, and apply sound judgement to support grant applications, funding management and reporting activities.
• Highly developed research, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise and persuasive documents and tailor information to a range of audiences.
• Understanding of financial principles, governance and compliance principles, with the ability to support compliance with funding agreements and organisational requirements.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines and stakeholder expectations across multiple grant programs and funding opportunities.
• Experience developing and maintaining productive stakeholder relationships, including working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Council's grant management activities to secure external funding.
• Identify funding opportunities and develop high-quality grant applications.
• Manage funding agreements and reporting requirements.
• Provide expert advice and training; continually improve grant management processes and systems.
• Oversee Council's Community Financial Assistance Scheme; build relationships with funding bodies and community groups.

Skills

Analytical ability

Stakeholder management

Written and verbal communication

Budget awareness

Project coordination

Education

Diploma or higher qualification in business, commerce, management, law, communications, public administration, community development, or related discipline

Job description

Wingecarribee Shire Council is seeking a Grants Officer to lead grant management activities, helping secure external funding for projects and community outcomes. You will work with managers across the organisation to identify opportunities and develop grant applications, while managing agreements and reporting.

You will also oversee the Community Financial Assistance Scheme, build relationships with funding bodies and community groups, and maximise funding outcomes aligned with Council's