Community Grants Officer
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