Grants Officer

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 435,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

Council has a new permanent role for a high-performing professional. We are seeking an experienced Grants Officer to join our Corporate Strategy and Performance team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing coordination of grant applications and reporting for Council, ensuring high standards of governance are applied, and helping staff across the organisation to identify and win government grants to fund community facilities. 

Essential:

• The preferred qualification for this job is a Certificate, Advanced Certificate or Diploma in Administration or in a related field and/or suitable experience of 2-4 years in a similar role
• Demonstrated experience in grants programs or project administration
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including the capacity to work to deadlines and set priorities
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with and support a wide range of customers at all levels of authority in a large organisation.

Desirable:

• Experience in functional administration of a corporate computer system module or application and user instruction and support
• Demonstrated understanding of grant funding criteria and successful approaches to securing funding in a Local Government environment
• Class C drivers licence.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,396.13 per week
• 35-hour working week 
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

  Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
   
   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 16 August, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Ross Kingsley on 9839 6447 

Internal ref:              BCC2014