Grants & Strategy Officer

Gilgandra Shire Council; Gilgandra; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 71,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay cycle

12% employer contribution to superannu

Annual leave with flexible options

Long service leave after 5 years

Ongoing learning and development

Job summary

Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking a part-time Grants & Strategy Officer to join the Organisational Performance team. The role focuses on identifying funding opportunities, coordinating grant applications, and tracking project progress to benefit the Gilgandra community.

With negotiable hours and strong administration skills, the position offers 18 hours per week (job share) and a weekly pay cycle, with a salary that reflects hourly support for local government projects.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in business, public administration, planning, communications, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in grant writing, coordination, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of strategic planning frameworks and project alignment.
• Highly developed organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Identify funding opportunities and coordinate grant applications.
• Track progress of projects that benefit the Gilgandra community.
• Support council strategic and operational goals through funding strategies.
• Monitor grant processes and contribute to reporting of initiatives.
• Collaborate across departments to align with corporate planning.

Skills

Grant writing

Coordination

Reporting

Strategic planning

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in business/public administration

Job description

Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking a part time Grants & Strategy Officer to join the Organisational Performance team!

Great administration skills and looking for hours that suit you?

We’re offering negotiable hours for someone with excellent administration skills and a keen eye for detail. You’ll help Council identify funding opportunities, coordinate grant applications and track the progress of projects that benefit the Gilgandra community.

• Permanent part time 18 hours a week (job share)
• Weekly pay cycle
• Salary range $42.73 - $51.27 per hour

ABOUT THE ROLE

This positionsupports Council’s strategic and operational goals by identifying,coordinating, and monitoring grant funding opportunities, managing grantprocesses, and contributing to the implementation and reporting of keystrategic initiatives. The role works across the organisation to enhanceproject delivery through effective funding strategies and alignment withcorporate planning and reporting requirements

ABOUT YOU

Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications:

Tertiary qualifications in business, public administration, planning,communications, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Demonstrated experience in grant writing, coordination, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of strategic planning frameworks and projectalignment.
• Highly developed organisational and administrative skills with excellentattention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with externalstakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

BENEFITS

• Weekly pay cycle
• 12% employer contribution to superannuation
• Annual leave with the ability to take at full pay, half pay, or double pay
• Long Service after 5 years employment with a NSW Council
• Subsidised corporate wardrobe
• Ongoing learning and development
• Sick leave
• MyLeave
• Access to Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute and make a difference to our community!

ENQUIRIES

Director Organisational Performance, Melissa Welsh or the People & Culture Team on 02 6817 8***

HOW TO APPLY

Before submitting your application, please read the Position Description carefully to ensure you meet the eligibility and suitability requirements for the role.

When you click ‘Apply Now’, you will be asked to answer questions relating to the selection criteria. You will also be required to attach your current résumé, which must include contact details for two recent, employment-related referees. Please note that your application cannot be submitted without an attached résumé.

Council will only accept applications submitted online. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic email confirmation. All further correspondence will be sent to the email address provided in your application.

All applications must be received by the advertised closing date and time.

ABOUT GILGANDRA

Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo. There is a strong supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size.

Gilgandra presents you with an opportunity to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.

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