Grants Coordinator

Full time, ongoing
Band 7, $93,172 pa + Super

Closing date: 12pm on Tuesday 28 January 2025

Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.

Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.

The role

Reporting to the Director Infrastructure and Development, the Grants Coordinator will proactively identify and attract funding opportunities for Council programs and services, building strong relationships with community groups, government departments and other funding agencies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identification, application and advocacy for external funding across the organisation
• Preparation and submission of grant applications
• Support Council teams with the monitoring, reporting and acquittal of funding
• Policy and procedure development and implementation
• Reporting to the Executive team and Council

Our ideal candidate

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Relevant experience and qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in successful end to end grant processes
• Project management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve outcomes and meet deadlines

Benefits

• Annual salary increases
• Hybrid working options – work from home and the office
• Flexible working arrangements, including options for part time work and rostered days off
• Wellbeing initiatives and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave
• Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities

Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Michael Annear, Director Infrastructure and Development, on (03) 5471 1820.

How to apply

Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.

Please ensure your application includes:

• A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position
• A copy of your current resume
• Responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description

Additional information

Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse.  We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.

Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.

For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.