Grants and Funding Support Officer

1 week ago

Merrylands, New South Wales, Australia Cumberland Council Full time

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney.

Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.


Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community's vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel
welcome,
belong and
succeed.


ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:


The Community Development team is responsible for the delivery of community services across the LGA and focuses on capacity building, domestic and family violence, homelessness, Aboriginal engagement, community safety and crime prevention, targeted early intervention and grants and funding support.


The team were recipients of the NSW Local Government Award for Emergency Hampers and Emergency Relief Support in 2022 for their work during COVID lockdowns, and the National Award for Local Government for the Cumberland Domestic and Family Violence Action Plan.


The position will lead the development, implementation and review of Council's funding programs and utilise high level community engagement skills to work with community organisations, local residents, stakeholders and Council staff to implement key programs and projects.


What we want from you:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Business, Social Sciences or equivalent
  • Demonstrated experience in leading funding programs, identifying funding sources, and grants management administrative procedures.
  • Demonstrated experience and understanding of community development and community engagement.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with new and emerging communities including capacity building initiatives that achieve tangible outcomes at a local level.
  • Financial management experience including ability to maintain accurate financial records and monitor expenditure.
  • Demonstrated project management skills, including sound knowledge and experience in planning, implementation and evaluation of community programs.
  • Highly developed organisational skills, including excellent time management, attention to detail and ability to multitask and manage competing priorities under pressure.
  • Demonstrated experience working with a diverse range of groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
  • Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with the community, local businesses, local organisations, institutions and government bodies to achieve tangible improvements for an area.
  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings, conduct effective consultations with individuals, community groups and organisations, government agencies, service providers and the Council.
  • Innovative and analytical thinking to solve complex issues and to recommend long term strategic directions.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the delivery of high quality customer service and conflict resolution.
  • High level administrative skills, including attention to detail, ability to maintain accurate records and advanced skills in Microsoft Office.
  • Working with Children Check Clearance
  • Class C Driver's licence.
Download the position description here for more information.

About this role:

  • Permanent fulltime position
  • 70 hour fortnight
  • Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement
  • Occasional after hours meetings may be required
  • Located at Council's Merrylands office, with occasional ravel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council's work locations

Salary information:
The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

  • Grade 10 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,530.25 to $1,759.79 per week, plus 11% superannuation
  • The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role
  • Mobile phone

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

  • We promote worklife balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or an additional three (3) days' leave for frontfacing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
  • Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
  • Leave entitlements including annual leave,
    15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
  • Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
  • Corporate Health Insurance discounts
  • Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professi

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