Senior Community Grants Officer
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- 4 days ago Post Date
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- Enable community-led projects that address emerging priorities in the local community
- Permanent Full Time position, Werribee based
- Salary from $101,297 plus super and a fortnightly RDO
We are Wyndham, one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.
Wyndham City has an opportunity to join the energetic and dynamic Community Strengthening unit to manage the efficient and effective operation of Council’s community grants and subsidies programs.
- Coordinate all aspects of program implementation from promotion, application, assessment through to notification, payment, and acquittal.
- Foster relationships, provide guidance and build capacity of community groups and organisations to successfully apply for grants.
- Raise awareness of the value of Council’s grants program and report on the distribution of grants.
- Contribute to the development and review of Community Grants and Subsidies Policy and Programs.
- Implement a robust monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement framework.
What you will bring
- Experience in managing community grants programs, including administration, coordination and evaluation of grants and funding programs.
- Substantial experience in supporting and building capacity of community groups and organisations.
- Demonstrated project management experience and well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong teamwork orientation, with skills in working collaboratively in a team to prioritise and achieve joint outcomes.
- A continuous improvement mindset with a positive, proactive, and flexible attitude.
Be part of something more
Take a look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.
If you think this role might be for you, we want to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and sending us a cover letter and your resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.