Grants Lead

Mohawk Valley Community College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking a motivated Grants Lead to work across our Community Grants Program, supporting groups to access funding and identifying opportunities for external grants. You will coordinate planning, assessment and reporting, develop compelling applications, and support committees.

This role requires tertiary qualifications in social science or related discipline and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in social science or community development.
• Experience in grants programs and administration.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, assessment and reporting for the Community Grants Program per policy.
• Improve the Community Grants Program to meet community needs and priorities.
• Prepare reports, briefings and funding submissions for Council and Coordinator Grants.
• Support the Community Grants Advisory Committee.
• Create accessible information and training to help groups apply for funding.
• Identify external funding opportunities and develop grant applications with teams.
• Maintain grant registers and administer active grants.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Social science/ community development qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SmartyGrants

Job description

Grants Lead

Reference number: 11352

Closing date: 11:00pm, Wednesday 11 October 2026

• Part-time permanent position working 3 days a week.
• Salary commencing at $50.89 per hour, plus 12% superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience.
• Band 6.

The Opportunity

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking a motivated and collaborative Grants Lead to work across both our Grants portfolios. This includes supporting our Community Grants Program and working to secure external funding. Working closely with the Coordinator Grants, you will play an important role in delivering Council’s Community Grants Program, supporting community organisations to access funding and identifying opportunities for Council to secure grants aligned with its strategic priorities. You will work collaboratively with teams across Council, helping develop compelling funding applications, prepare award nominations and ensure grant opportunities are effectively managed.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, assessment and reporting processes for Council’s Community Grants Program, ensuring alignment with Council policy.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of the Community Grants Program to respond to community needs and Council’s strategic priorities.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefings and funding submissions for Council and the Coordinator Grants.
• Support the Community Grants Advisory Committee.
• Contribute to the development of accessible information, communications and training to help community groups understand and apply for funding.
• Identify and monitor external funding opportunities, working with teams across Council to develop compelling grant applications for priority projects.
• Maintain grant opportunity registers, databases and electronic grants management systems, and support the administration of active grants.

Skills & Experience

You will bring tertiary qualifications in social science, community development or a related discipline, along with relevant experience in grants programs and administration. You will have strong project and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate complex projects and meet deadlines. Your experience preparing high-quality reports, briefing papers and funding submissions will be complemented by strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to build collaborative relationships with community groups, senior management and internal teams. Experience supporting committees with diverse stakeholders is desired. You will have proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and grants management software such as SmartyGrants.

For further information, please view the Position Description and/or contact Annie Breen, Coordinator Grants [phone] or 0417 403 665 to seek further insights to the role.

Please note: Applications may be reviewed as they are received, and Council reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the current closing date.