Part-Time Grants & Strategy Lead

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. 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.