At a Glance
- Tasks: Secure funding and support community projects that make a real difference.
- Company: Forward-thinking regional council focused on meaningful community outcomes.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, attractive salary, and the chance to impact your community.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to sustainability and positive change.
- Why this job: Work closely with the CEO and lead initiatives that genuinely benefit the community.
- Qualifications: Experience in grant writing and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Help secure funding, strengthen governance, and bring community-focused projects to life while making a genuine difference.
Our Client
Our client is a forward-thinking regional council focused on delivering meaningful outcomes for its community.
This unique role will see you working closely with the CEO to identify funding opportunities, support good governance and help bring strategic projects to life.
Offering flexibility, variety and the chance to contribute to initiatives that genuinely make a difference, this is an opportunity to use your expertise where it will have a lasting impact.
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Grants & Governance Officer to join a dynamic CEO Office team.
Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, you will play an important role in securing funding opportunities, supporting governance activities and helping bring strategic projects to life.
Key Responsibilities
- Identifying funding opportunities that support community priorities and future initiatives.
- Preparing high-quality grant submissions that maximise funding outcomes.
- Coordinating grant administration, reporting and compliance activities.
- Supporting the CEO and leadership team with governance, research and strategic projects.
- Developing and reviewing policies, procedures and governance documentation.
- Monitoring legislative requirements and promoting best-practice governance.
- Maintaining accurate records, registers and confidential information.
- Working collaboratively with stakeholders to progress projects and deliver positive community outcomes.
- Your Skills & Experience
- Proven grant writing experience with a track record of securing funding opportunities.
- Strong written communication skills, including policy development, reporting and submission writing.
- Experience supporting governance, compliance or corporate administration functions.
- Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
- Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications.
- A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work autonomously.
- The Offer
- Flexible work arrangement with limited travel to Council offices
- Work closely with the CEO and leadership team
- Diverse portfolio across grants, governance and strategic projects
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference through community-focused initiatives
- Attractive salary package based on experience and qualifications
- Be part of an organisation committed to building a strong and sustainable future
This is a full-time, ongoing position based in Cairns region, working Monday to Friday.
Applicants must be able to work from the Cairns region and have the legal right to work in Australia in a manner that allows them to meet the ongoing requirements of the position.
Employer sponsorship is not available for this role.
Applicants who are relocating to the region should outline their proposed relocation and commencement timeframe in their application.
At CBC Staff Selection, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions equal opportunity, embraces diversity, promotes inclusion and prioritises flexibility and accessibility.
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