Grants Administrator

**Country Arts SA**
**Job reference**: 688467
**Location**: 5001 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

Country Arts SA is a dynamic arts organisation bringing the arts to life in regional South Australia. Regional artists, communities and partners inspire us to create opportunities for artists at every level to flourish and produce great art and provide regional South Australians the best possible arts experiences.

We support artists to develop their practice and make art. We produce great art that shares the stories of regional South Australia.

We present shows and workshops for people of all ages at our arts centres in Whyalla, Port Pirie, Renmark, Mount Gambier and Noarlunga and community owned venues in other centres.

We work with galleries across the State to curate visual arts exhibitions and residency projects as well as showcasing work of regional artists to state, national and international audiences.

We provide grants and professional advice to regionally based artists and communities enabling them to realise their arts and cultural aspirations.

**A**bout Us**

Country Arts SA is one of South Australia’s largest and most dynamic arts organisations, dedicated to transforming how the arts are created, shared, and experienced across regional communities. We deliver high-quality arts programs and entertainment throughout regional South Australia and support regional artists to develop their creative practice.

**About the role**

We are seeking a skilled and experienced **Grants Program Administrator** to support the State-wide grants program. This role coordinates, implements and promotes the grant program for the benefit of artists and communities.

We’re looking for an experienced administrator with a previous history across grants funding programs, ideally with a passion for the arts and regional communities.

This part-time role is being offered as an 0.8 FTE on a 2-year fixed term contract at ASO3 plus super. Able to work regionally or from metro Adelaide.

Closing date Friday 1 August 2025.

**Role Highlights**
- Undertake administrative functions that support the Grants Program.
- Facilitate opportunities for promotion of the Grants Program and services to local communities
- Deliver responsive coordination and support for the operation of grants management systems.

**About You**

We are looking for someone who has:

- Administrative experience in supporting grants programs and other funding initiatives.
- A passion for the arts and for working alongside the community.
- Experience preparing reports and documentation for review.
- Knowledge and/or experience of working in a local government/community context.
- A passion for supporting regional communities

**Special conditions**:
Occasional out of hours work, and intra/interstate travel may be required.

Hold a current Australian Driver’s Licence.

**Remuneration**: ASO3 - Salary range $67,589 - $72,033 per annum

**How to Apply**:
Applications must be submitted online through the website.

Applications should specifically address the selection criteria within the Role Description including a cover letter (no more than 3 pages) and CV

**Diversity**

We understand the needs of people with obligations, and we provide flexible working arrangements accordingly.

**Flexibility Statement**
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

**Applications close**: 08/08/2025 4:00 PM