Community Grants Officer

21 hours ago

Rosny Park, Tasmania, Australia Clarence City Council Full time $92,004 - $102,268 per year

Contribute to a connected, resilient and inclusive community through the administration and delivery of council's on-demand and bi-annual grant programs.

This part-time, permanent role offers the chance to lead and grow council's community grants program - directly impacting local groups, artists and services - while working collaboratively across teams and with the broader community to achieve council's grant program aims.

Key responsibilities
  • Coordinate and deliver council's end-to-end community grants program
  • Lead policy and guideline reviews to improve equity, access and transparency
  • Manage grant assessment processes and support decision-making panels
  • Build strong relationships with applicants, stakeholders and internal teams
  • Promote the grant program through community info sessions and marketing
  • Support inclusive, place-based approaches to community development
  • Represent council at community and interagency meetings
About you
  • Experienced in grant management, community development or related government work
  • Skilled in developing and evaluating inclusive grant processes and policy
  • Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder engagement abilities
  • Confident working independently and collaboratively across teams
  • Proficient with digital tools and systems (e.g. SmartyGrants, TechnologyOne or similar) (Desirable)
What we offer you
  • Base salary between $92,004.56 and $102,268.53 pro-rata (dependent on skills and experience) + 13% superannuation
  • Permanent, part-time (two days per week)

Council offers training to support your professional development and strong career growth, the opportunity to purchase additional leave and a superb work life balance - plus many other benefits.

Apply online

Apply via our careers page: Apply Now - City of Clarence and include a copy of your current resume, together with a 1–2-page cover letter detailing your experience, skills, and suitability for the role.

Applications via SEEK will not be considered.  We will only accept applications submitted via Apply Now - City of Clarence.

For a more detailed chat about the position, please call Jane Menzies, Team Leader Community Development on

Position Description

Download the position description from our careers page: Position-Description-Community-Grants-

Council commitment

Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and youth while enabling their participation as valued members of our community.

We have zero tolerance to child or youth abuse and harm, and we prioritise the safety of the children and youth that we interact with in the performance of our roles and report conduct of concern. For further information, please refer to our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.

To be offered this position you will be required to undertake and satisfactorily complete a rigorous pre-employment assessment including but not limited to, WWVP check, conviction checks, identification checks, and disciplinary action in previous employment.

Council is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free workplace.  Prospective applicants should note that random alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment at Clarence City Council.

Applications close at 9.00am on Monday, 27 October 2025.

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