Grants Officer

Based in Corowa, but will work across the Federation Council area

• Full Time –35 hours per week
• Enjoy the benefits of a 9 day fortnight
• Salary packaging with Maxxia
• Experience working for Local Government and kick start your career

About us

Federation Council is home to a thriving and diverse community located in an agriculturally rich and diverse area on the border of New South Wales and Victoria. The Southern Riverina region is the centre of one of the most productive wool, cereals and livestock growing areas in Australia. Only three hours from Melbourne, four hours from Canberra and six hours from Sydney, the region boasts a great climate and vibrant atmosphere and is an ideal location for families, businesses, and visitors to experience its exceptional lifestyle and opportunities.

The opportunity

Are you passionate about your community? An exciting and rare opportunity exists, with this critical, but fulfilling role working as Federation Council’s Grants Officer. In this rewarding role you will have continual support and training from your manager, enjoy being a part of a team and working across multiple Council directorates. The position combines a wide variety of activities, including research, writing compelling grant applications, identifying community projects eligible for grants, developing key stakeholder relationships, securing funding for community by identifying, applying for, and managing grants. If this is what you are after to start a career in Local Government, then we want you.

In this role you will:

• Work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Provide effective customer service.
• Negotiate desired outcomes.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, statutory authorities and community groups.
• Attend local and regional professional network meetings, trainings and conferences.

Essential key criteria to be addressed in applications

• Hold a minimum Certificate III in Business Administration or related discipline with Extensive experience in similar role as a successful Grants Officer and the key responsibilities of the position.
• Hold a current and valid class "C" driver's licence.
• Demonstrated understanding of cost benefits analysis, value for money, project management and other details as required within well-structured and supported grant applications.
• Proven exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, set priorities as well as plan and organise one's own work to achieve set objectives in the most efficient way possible within the available resources and timeframes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and a proven history of applying analytical skills in order to solve problems, improve methods and productivity.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the capability requirements of this position as defined in the capability statement.

Desirable

• Administration/Local Government experience, public relations.
• Experience using Civica Authority or similar finance systems.
• An understanding of the core functions of a Local Council.

What we offer

• An opportunity for you to grow and develop your skills.
• Fortnightly rostered days off.
• Being part of a team contributing to your local community.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Salary packaging through Maxxia.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace with a real focus on work/life balance.
• Long service leave entitlements after 5 years’ service.

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Council’s policies and conditions of employment. The salary is commencing at $1405.60 per week with progression up to $1551.40 per week dependent upon skills and experience.

How to find out more

To find out more about this opportunity you can contact Narelle Donovan, Manager Community and Economic Development on 0407 739 164.

How to apply

Provide us with a cover letter telling us how you meet the criteria we have outlined above and also attach a resume detailing your work history, qualifications and skills.

Applications need to be submitted by 4.00pm on Friday 12 September 2025, via one of the following platforms:

In writing to

“Grants Officer”

Human Resources

PO Box 77

COROWA NSW 2646

Or emailed to [email protected]

Council is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We aim to recruit a diverse range of talented people to help us achieve our goals.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.