Grants & Governance Lead - Community Impact (Hybrid)

ELITE Executive; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Hybrid working arrangement

Friday half-days

Public holidays entitlements

Contract stability

Leave entitlements

Job summary

Elite Executive partners with a regional Council in Far North Queensland to recruit an experienced Grants & Governance Officer. The role coordinates and administers the Council's grants portfolio, ensuring funding applications, reporting and acquittal requirements are met.

You will work closely with the CEO and Directors, managing multiple grants, monitoring opportunities and supporting governance activities in a predominantly desk-based role with a hybrid work pattern (four days from home, one

Qualifications

• Organised and proactive professional with good judgement and ownership.
• Experience in local government, preferably grants, funding or project administration.
• Strong understanding of grant administration, reporting requirements and funding compliance.
• Excellent written communication with senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of Aboriginal communities and culturally respectful engagement.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence and ability to obtain Police Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee coordination and administration of the Council's grants portfolio, identify funding opportunities, monitor progress and ensure reporting obligations.
• Prepare funding submissions and applications to support operational and community priorities with accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with the CEO and Directors to align funding priorities and project requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and keep stakeholders informed of grant progress.
• Provide governance and administrative support including policy development and compliance activities.

Skills

Grants management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Grant reporting

Local government

Policy development

Job description

Elite Executive partners with a regional Council in Far North Queensland to recruit an experienced Grants & Governance Officer. The role coordinates and administers the Council's grants portfolio, ensuring funding applications, reporting and acquittal requirements are met.

You will work closely with the CEO and Directors, managing multiple grants, monitoring opportunities and supporting governance activities in a predominantly desk-based role with a hybrid work pattern (four days from home, one