Urgent: Grants Officer

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

To be successful in this role, you will need exceptional organisational and problem‑solving skills with the ability and willingness to adapt to an environment of fluctuating workloads and changing priorities. In addition to possessing influential communication skills, you can evaluate a range of options to translate complex ideas into compelling, evidence‑based funding submissions while maintaining a keen eye for detail through your strong analytical skills.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Project team is a dynamic, innovative, and multi‑skilled team that is passionate about building relationships with all stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes for our community.

Our Grants Officer is responsible for identifying, developing and managing funding opportunities that support Council's strategic priorities. Working collaboratively with Council staff, government agencies, community groups, consultants and funding bodies, you will coordinate the full grant lifecycle, from research and application, through to contract management, reporting and acquisition.

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 be 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.

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