Grants Officer
Job No:
COB2541
Location:
Cobar
ABOUT US
Cobar is a rural mining community located in western New South Wales, far removed from the hustle and bustle of city living. Council owns and operates the Cobar Shire & TAFE Library, Great Cobar Museum, Lilliane Brady Village (aged care facility), Children's Services, Youth & Community Centre as well as works depots in Euabalong and Cobar.
Our core values - Accountability, Communication, Effective Leadership, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE IT) represent who we are as an organisation. They are the agreed guiding principles for how we carry out our duties and interact with our community.
ABOUT YOU
You are a proactive and detailed oriented professional with exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills. You thrive in a dynamic enrivonment, adapting quickly to shifting priorities, and apply strong analyitical and communications skills to every task. You can evaluate diverse information, develop clear and compelling funding submissions, and collaborate effectively to turn ideas into successful grant applications.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Project Team is an agile, innovative, and multi-skilled team that is passionate about building relationships with all stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes for our community.
As the Grants Officer, you will play a key role in identifying, developing and managing funding opportunities that support Council's strategic priorities. Working collaboratively with staff across all departments, as well as government agencies, community groups, consultants and funding bodies, you will coordinate the full grant lift cycle, from research and application, through to contract management, reporting and acquittal.
The salary range for this full-time position ranges from $84,644 - $97,986 ($46.50 - $53.83/hr) plus superannuation, with employment terms and conditions in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award, working a nine-day fortnight, 35 hours per week.
Please note that whilst this is a full-time role, hours may negotiable for the right candidate.
Applicants must address the selection criteria in the position description and provide a cover letter and current resume.
Applications close Monday 3 November 2025.
Cobar Shire Council welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a pre employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.