• Reference number: 10347
• Permanent part-time position (0.6EFT)
• Salary range $94,996 - $105,174 per annum (pro rata) plus 11.5% superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience
• Hybrid working arrangements available

What's in it for you?

Moonee Valley City Council pride ourselves on our premier work culture, providing an environment where our team members' dreams and aspirations are both encouraged and fulfilled. You can expect to enjoy the following benefits by joining our welcoming team:

• Actively contribute to the betterment of your local community through your work.
• Have your independence not just welcomed but celebrated through our culture of diversity and inclusion with regularly organised gatherings to celebrate what makes us different.
• Enjoy access to our employee benefits program which includes interest-free loans to purchase your dream bicycle, access to our local government employee health plan and EAP service, and other fun benefits such as our social club, Myki commuter club and more!
• Generous leave entitlements including 20 weeks paid primary carers leave and 3 weeks paid secondary carers leave for permanent employees.

The Opportunity

The Grants Lead is a dynamic position that both supports the facilitation of the Community Grants program, as well as works across the organisation to support grant seeking.

This position will see you working collaboratively to support the Grants Coordinator and to develop and support the implementation of Moonee Valley's Community Funding Policy and Community Grants Program.

This position will work strategically with the support of the Grants Coordinator across the organisation to identify and draft applications for external funding opportunities for grants as well as award nominations for the Council, servicing all departments and business units

Responsibilities

• Work with the Coordinator Grants to facilitate the implementation of Council's centralised Community Grants Program and financial support programs.
• Inform the review and improvement of the Community Grants Policy and Program to ensure its alignment to Council strategy and responsiveness to the emerging needs in our community.
• Identify, seek and monitor external funding opportunities for grants through a centralised approach which aligns with Council's priorities.
• Service the organisation by drafting high quality, compelling, grant applications for Council funding, working across all business units within the organisation.
• Prepare responsive, factual, concise reports and briefings to the Executive Team and Council for endorsement.
• With the support of the grants team, manage the register of grant opportunities, deadline for application, success/non-success and associated data for regular executive reporting.

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in social science, community development or a related discipline along with relevant demonstrated experience.
• Demonstrated experience in managing grants programs, preferably within a local government context.
• Developed sense of political acumen and the confidence to build and maintain working relationships with senior leadership staff, councillors, and community leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to engender collaborative working relationships with others internally and externally in the delivery of objectives and programs.
• Experience with SmartyGrants is desirable.

Next Steps

Applications must be submitted through our online system at the Apply Now link and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide.

Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the Position Description and or Annie Wohlgehagen, Coordinator Grants on (03) 9243 1620 to seek further insights to the role.

In line with Council Policy, Council positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.