Georges River Council have a wonderful opportunity for a Grants and Project Officer to join our Community and Early Learning Services team.

The Role

The Grants and Project Officer is responsible for fostering community capacity and engagement within the Georges River community. This role focuses on developing and executing strategic initiatives that align with the social and corporate objectives of the Council.

This role will effectively manage and govern Council's grant programs and deliver community projects based on identified needs. This position serves as a crucial liaison and stakeholder manager, ensuring that community projects and grant initiatives are aligned with the overarching goals of Council, promoting community connection, capacity and resilience.

What we can offer you

• Permanent, Full time - 70 hours per fortnight
• Salary from $94,478.15 -$109,466.82 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation (dependant on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate)
• 9-day fortnight subject to operational requirements
• Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Sponsored Study Program
• Parental Leave and Support
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources

The successful candidate will have

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences or other relevant degree (e.g., Social Work, Community Development, Project Management or related) or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of community capacity building principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of grant program implementation, including the development of relevant documentation such as policies, guidelines, and application, assessment and acquittal forms
• Demonstrated strong experience in project management, including the ability to effectively plan, implement and evaluate outcomes
• Demonstrated experience in effective community and stakeholder consultation, management and engagement
• Excellent research skills and interpersonal skills, and high level written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in managing budget allocations for approvals
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and with other community organisations
• Ability to set priorities, with sound organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite as well as content management systems and relevant technology

Desirable

• Current NSW Driver’s Licence (Class C)
• Current Experience working in Local Government
• Experience using SmartyGrants or similar Grant management system
• Knowledge of the characteristics of Georges River local government area

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Jodi Tweed, Manager Community and Early Learning Services on 02 9330 9331.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.