Grants Specialist – Funding, Partnerships & Impact

Wingecarribee Shire Council; Moss Vale; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working – WFH opportunities

Generous leave entitlements

Health & wellbeing initiatives – Gym,

Career development & learning support

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Wingecarribee Shire Council in Moss Vale NSW is seeking a Grants Officer to lead and coordinate Council's grant management activities, securing external funding for community projects and services. You will work with managers across the organisation to identify opportunities, develop robust grant applications, and manage agreements and reporting.

You’ll oversee the Community Financial Assistance Scheme, build strong relationships with funding bodies and community groups, and play a pivotal role

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher qualification in business, commerce, management, law, communications, public administration, community development, or related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• 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, helping to secure external funding for key projects and community outcomes.
• Identify funding opportunities, develop high-quality grant applications, manage funding agreements and reporting requirements.
• Provide expert advice and training, and continually improve grant management processes and systems.
• Oversee Council's Community Financial Assistance Scheme and build relationships with funding bodies and community groups to maximise funding outcomes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Diploma or higher qualification in business/commerce/management/law/communications/public administration/community development

Job description

Wingecarribee Shire Council in Moss Vale NSW is seeking a Grants Officer to lead and coordinate Council's grant management activities, securing external funding for community projects and services. You will work with managers across the organisation to identify opportunities, develop robust grant applications, and manage agreements and reporting.

You’ll oversee the Community Financial Assistance Scheme, build strong relationships with funding bodies and community groups, and play a pivotal role