Regional Grants Coordinator – Local Government

Precruitment; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary AUD 76,233– AUD 80,840 per

13.5% employer superannuation

Locality Allowance AUD 1,945 per annum

RDO each month

5 weeks annual leave

17.5% annual leave loading

15 days personal leave

Job summary

Balonne Shire Council in St George, QLD is seeking a Grants Coordinator to lead external funding opportunities that support the Council's priorities. You will coordinate grant applications, manage reporting and acquittals, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver funded projects across the Balonne Shire region.

The role involves liaising with government bodies, managing the full grant lifecycle, and ensuring compliance while contributing to meaningful community initiatives and regional

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent practical experience with at least two years in grant applications or funding coordination.
• Understanding government and external funding programs with ability to research opportunities and prepare persuasive submissions.
• Strong organisational and project coordination capabilities with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written communication, analytical and interpersonal skills for engagement with senior management and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and reporting skills; Local Government/public sector experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of Council's grants program by identifying funding opportunities and developing competitive submissions to secure funding.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to evaluate priorities and align applications with Corporate Plan and government objectives.
• Manage the full grant lifecycle from applications to acquittal and reporting.
• Build relationships with government bodies and community organisations to enhance grant outcomes.
• Oversee funding agreements, milestones and compliance while identifying risks and variations.
• Contribute to process improvements in grant administration and reporting for senior management.

Skills

Organisational skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Research skills

Project coordination

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration

Business/Finance/PM qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Balonne Shire Council in St George, QLD is seeking a Grants Coordinator to lead external funding opportunities that support the Council's priorities. You will coordinate grant applications, manage reporting and acquittals, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver funded projects across the Balonne Shire region.

The role involves liaising with government bodies, managing the full grant lifecycle, and ensuring compliance while contributing to meaningful community initiatives and regional