Grants & Governance Officer

Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council; Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council is seeking a Grants & Governance Officer to strengthen our funding capacity and support governance in line with the Local Government Act 2009 and Regulations 2012. You will identify external funding opportunities, draft high-priority proposals, and manage grant-funded programs while assisting the CEO with governance duties.

Based in the Yarrabah community near Cairns, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to community development and compliant

Qualifications

• Grant writing experience with budget preparation.
• Strong written and verbal communication tailored to audiences.
• Policy development and governance experience.
• Commitment to governance excellence and compliance.
• Continuous improvement and business performance focus.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills with proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• Understanding of Aboriginal culture and ability to work with Aboriginal people.
• Confidentiality and ethical handling of information.

Responsabilités

• Maintain registers and databases with accurate, accessible information.
• Research, prepare and supply information as required.
• Identify grant opportunities and maximise revenue.
• Administer grants to maintain funding performance.
• Ensure compliance with Local Government Act 2009, Regulations 2012, and related legislation.
• Provide governance support to the CEO.

Connaissances

Grant writing

Budget preparation

Strong communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Policy development

Governance excellence

Continuous improvement

Confidentiality

Cultural awareness

Outils

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Description du poste

Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council is actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Grants & Governance Officer to join our esteemed organization. Situated in the picturesque Yarrabah community, southeast of Cairns, just a 60km or 45-minute drive from Cairns CBD, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a profound impact on both our organization and the vibrant community it serves.

About the Role

The primary responsibility is to enhance the Council's financial resources by effectively identifying external funding opportunities, crafting high-priority funding proposals, and managing the Council's Grant Funded Programs. Additionally, this role plays a vital part in supporting the Chief Executive Officer's governance duties, ensuring strict adherence to the stipulations outlined in the Local Government Act 2009, Local Government Regulations 2012, and other relevant legal mandates.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain various registers and databases, complying with administrative systems and processes, to ensure that all information is accurate, stored correctly and accessible.
• Research, prepare and supply information as required.
• Identify grant opportunities and maximise revenue.
• Assist in the timely administration of the grants to maintain the Council’s excellent performance in attracting competitive funding.
• Ensure council is complying with all legislative requirements as defined by the Local Government Act 2009, Local Government Regulations 2012 and other applicable legislation.
• Provide research and administrative support to the CEO in delivery of governance function of the Council.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in successful grant writing and budget preparation.
• Highly developed communication skills (written and verbal) with demonstrated ability to tailor communication to relevant audiences and ability to develop high performing working relationships.
• Demonstrated experience in providing policy development and preparation.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in governance and concern for meeting compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and a passion for business performance improvement.
• Demonstrated proficient in the use of Microsoft Office - MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrates proficient time management and organizational skills, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet demanding deadlines.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with a proactive and solution orientated approach.
• An understanding of aboriginal culture and an ability to work with aboriginal people to achieve outcomes for their community.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality.

Application Deadline: 4:30 PM on 28th October 2026

VisitYarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council (https://www.yarrabah.qld.gov.au)to learn more about Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council and the community we serve.