Community Grants Officer

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

Our client is looking for an experienced and community-minded Community Grants Officer. This role will deliver and enhance a diverse range of community grant programs while playing a key part in supporting community groups, not-for-profit organisations, and local initiatives that contribute to social, cultural, and environmental outcomes across the region.

You will manage the day-to-day operations of the Community Grants Program, build relationships with stakeholders, and provide advice and training to applicants to help strengthen their grant-writing and governance capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver a range of community grant programs and ensure efficient administration and reporting
  • Provide guidance and support to community organisations through all stages of the application process
  • Coordinate the development and delivery of community training sessions to build organisational capacity
  • Maintain the online grants system, including promotion, documentation, and payment processing
  • Prepare reports, contribute to policy improvements, and support internal teams in the assessment process
  • Build strong relationships with community stakeholders, networks, and internal departments

Key Requirements

  • Formal qualification in Community Development or a related field
  • Proven experience developing and administering community grants programs or similar funding initiatives
  • Strong understanding of community engagement, governance, and local government processes
  • Excellent communication, report-writing, and stakeholder relationship skills
  • Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Experience with grants management software (e.g. SmartyGrants) and strong administrative capability

For more information, please contact Brandon Wong at Brandon.Wong@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now

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