Funding Programs Coordinator

Group and Team: Economic Development and Funding Programs
Location: Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent Full-time FTE 1.00
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 4
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $101,051 + 13.5% superannuation.

About the role

This role contributes to the success of the City by coordinating and administering the centralised grants program across the City of Hobart. The Funding Programs Coordinator leads the development of policies, strategies and standards for the management, governance and evaluation of the grants program across the organisation.

Role accountabilities include:

- Leading the day-to-day coordination of the City of Hobart Grants Program

- Managing the grants platform and ensuring accurate reporting

- Overseeing long-term and complex grant relationships

- Preparing documentation and facilitating grant rounds

- Providing strategic advice and continuous improvement initiatives

- Supporting internal stakeholders and applicants through coaching and guidance

- Leading the Funding Programs continuous improvement program.

You are a connector, a strategist, and a champion for community impact. You thrive in dynamic environments where collaboration, innovation, and purpose come together. With a sharp eye for detail and a strong sense of service, you understand how to transform funding opportunities into meaningful outcomes.

You bring:

- A bachelor degree or higher in a relevant discipline (such as community development, program management, or philanthropy), or demonstrated practical competence acquired through a number of years of experience in grant-related program management.

- Current driver licence is also required.

- Demonstrated experience in coordinating funding or grants programs

- Proficiency in online grants platforms such as SmartyGrants

- Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills

- Excellent communication and analytical abilities

- Proven leadership and mentoring experience

- A collaborative mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.

- A wide range of leave entitlements.

- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.

- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.

- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.

- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

If you are passionate about our beautiful city and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we would love to hear from you. Apply today

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au . Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:

- Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence,and

- Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Hobart City Council is collecting personal information from you as part of the recruitment and selection process. Council recognises the importance of privacy and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information collected and/or received by us.

Council's recruitment applications are hosted by external service providers who also recognise the importance of privacy. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge that your personal information will be hosted by these external service providers until such time as you elect not to have your information stored on these external hosted sites.

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Questions

Work Rights
It is a legal requirement for all Australian employers to ensure candidates have the right to work in Australia. Unfortunately, the City of Hobart is not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time so you must have appropriate work rights to apply for this position.
Please choose one and attach a copy of your current Visa: *

- I am an Australian Citizen

- I am a permanent resident of Australia or NZ citizen who has entered Australia on a valid passport

- I am a non citizen with a valid visa that provides work rights and I consent to this being verified

- I am a non citizen who requires visa sponsorship from an employer. Applicants requiring sponsorship will be marked as unsuccessful.

Diversity
Do you identify as either of the following?

- I identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

- I am from a non-English speaking background

Relevant Qualifications, licences and competencies
Please outline the qualifications, licences and competencies you may have that are relevant to the role (as per the Position Description).
Copies of qualifications and competencies (excluding Driver Licence) must also be attached to your application. *

- Yes

Are you willing to undergo these checks? *

- Agreed

Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) is Mandatory for this Role
Do you hold a current Tasmanian RWVP for employment? Or are you willing and eligible to obtain one? Where available, please provide the registration or application number below. *

- Yes - Currently Hold

- No - But eligible and willing to obtain

- No - Not willing and/or ineligible

Please provide your RWVP registration or application number.

We require you to nominate at least two (2) professional referees. These people will be required to speak to your work performance as it pertains to the position you are applying for. Please provide your nominated referees' name, position title, contact number and email address.

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Pre-Employment Checks - National Police History and Medical Assessment

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