Senior Community Grants Officer

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Community Grants officer to join our Community Partnerships and Inclusion Team.

As our Senior Community Grants Officer, you will lead the planning and implementation of Knox's Community Grants Program, including administration, promotion, assessment, distribution, monitoring and evaluation of annual grants allocations and facilitation of the Community Grants Panel. This role has a strong focus on developing and maintaining key partnerships with funded organisations and community groups whilst working collaboratively across Council departments to ensure the success of Knox's Community Grants Program. If you have experience in delivering community grants programs utilising Smartygrants and have a keen eye for detail this role could be for you.

This is a 0.8 position (30.4 hours per week). The role is based atthe Civic Centre, Wantirna South. We support flexible working arrangements while ensuring operational needs of the role are met.

This is a Band 6 classified role. Remuneration will be $98,353.35 to $107, depending on experience, paid pro-rata for part time) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will bring to this role

The key selection criteria for this role are:

• Demonstrated experience in grant program management.
• Knowledge of and the ability to demonstrate experience in community development with a commitment to human rights and social equity.
• Demonstrated experience in project and resource management.
• Demonstrated experience working with Smartygrants.
• Experience implementing projects in line with best work practices/procedures.
• Ability to prepare concise, accurate and well communicated project plans and reports.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including partnership development.
• Demonstrated experience in a variety of community development and engagement activities working with a broad range of stakeholders, including community groups, service organisations and volunteers.
• Ability to deliver presentations tailoring styles to a variety of audiences.

How to apply

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the 'Apply' button by 11:45pm 2nd October, 2025.

All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered.

For further information on this role please contact Marni Ford, Coordinator Community Partnerships and Inclusion, at  or on

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.

Why work at Knox

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy:

• Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave

• Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees

• Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth

• Support towards further study

• 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

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Inherent requirements

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.

• Office Based role(s) - Inherent Requirements Table .DOCX

Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.

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