Grants Lead - Part-Time (Community Funding)

Moonee Valley City Council; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 58,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking a motivated Grants Lead to manage our Community Grants Program and secure external funding. You will work across the Grants portfolios, collaborating with the Coordinator Grants and internal teams to develop compelling funding submissions and support community organisations.

You will coordinate reporting, monitor opportunities, and help build accessible information for applicants, with strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in social science, community development or related discipline.
• Experience in grants programs and administration.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Experience preparing high-quality reports, briefing papers and funding submissions.

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

Project management

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in social science or community development

Tools

SmartyGrants

Job description

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking a motivated Grants Lead to manage our Community Grants Program and secure external funding. You will work across the Grants portfolios, collaborating with the Coordinator Grants and internal teams to develop compelling funding submissions and support community organisations.

You will coordinate reporting, monitor opportunities, and help build accessible information for applicants, with strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills.