In this permanent full-time position as a Grants Capacity Building Officer at Logan City Council, you will assist local organisations to identify, write, and successfully obtain both government and private grants to bring more events, projects, community infrastructure and services to the City of Logan.

Position responsibilities will include:

• Provide personalised support to help organisations to clarify their objectives, navigate grant options and prepare competitive grant applications.
• Inspire and empower community by delivering information and capacity building workshops.
• Develop strong community relationships and foster connections between like-minded organisations to jointly apply for grants.
• Identify and implement practical measures to increase accessibility to and support for Council grants.
• Measure and report on capacity building benefits and outcomes to Council and the community.

Qualification, knowledge, skills, and experience

• You will have knowledge and experience writing grants, business acumen, presentation skills and experience working with and engaging local community.
• You will be a passionate and engaging advocate for community, with demonstrated strength in your ability to write compelling and successful grant applications.
• You can communicate, engage and tailor your messaging to the needs of your audience. You can ‘read’ your audience and determine when you need to be persuasive, use tact, be diplomatic or engage with sensitivity.
• You possess a qualification and/or equivalent experience in project management, community or local government discipline.
• You possess a highly developed analytical skills with the ability to proactively plan, prioritise and organise your work to autonomously meet deadlines, manage competing demands and deliver multiple projects and tasks.
• You possess a C Class Drivers Licence and are willing to work after hours or on call as the role may require from time to time.

Why choose Logan City Council?

We have a friendly, customer centric culture, supporting diverse and collaborative working relationships across the organisation, with a connection to purpose and community.

In addition to being centrally located, Logan City Council has great benefits to help support your professional and personal growth including:

• Salary from: $90K - $94K per annum + Superannuation
• Accrue Additional Leave - Use your annual leave for when you want a break and accrue additional Christmas Leave throughout the year.
• Work - Life Balance - Full-time hours worked over a 9-day (72.5 hr) fortnight, equating to an extra 22 days off each year!
• Flexible Work - We support work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.
• Health & Wellness - Access to our Logan Leisure Centres discounted membership and Fitness Passport Program for a healthier lifestyle. Look after your health with our Corporate BUPA discount.
• Salary Packaging – Why not look into the right vehicle lease for your needs?
• Professional Growth – Take advantage of ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Supportive Environment – Benefit from our Employee Assistance Program for your wellbeing.
• Convenience – Enjoy free onsite parking every day.
• Engage – Enjoy the benefits of our active social club and engage with colleagues.

The community we serve

The City of Logan is a proud, grassroots community, filled with mavericks, makers, and innovators. Here, neighbourly love is strong; environmental and business values run deep; and culture, heritage and diversity is in our DNA.

Who we are

We’re a contemporary local government organisation entering an exciting new phase. We’re moving forward with purpose and fresh energy, with a focus on delivering exceptional services and value for money – with heart. We care about the community we serve, and we care about each other. When you work with us, we want you to feel valued, and to understand your role and how your work contributes to the bigger picture.

Interested?

To apply, please press the “Apply Now” button and follow the prompts. For more information, contact Elise Daw at [email protected] using the subject line: Grants Capacity Building Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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