Grants Specialist

11 hours ago

North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia City of Ryde Full time $104,000 - $141,000 per year
  • Be part of City of Ryde transformational journey
  • Work for an organisation supporting the broader community
  • Newly created role, make the role your own

About Us

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.

Our City is undergoing significant population growth as we address the housing crisis in a collaborative manner with the NSW State Government. Council anticipates our population to double over the next 30 years. To address this rapid population growth, Council has developed a strategy to "strike the right balance", ensuring that employment opportunities and provision of critical infrastructure occurs with significant housing uplift.

Our council will continue to deliver a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.

About the Role

You will be the integral part in connecting with key stakeholders linking grant prospects to our strategy. As part of the role, you will research the landscape to build business cases aligning with key programs at City of Ryde.

You will be the driving force in enhancing our grant schemes ensuring the business continues to work effectively with Council's priorities. You will have the opportunity to enhance the function, paving the way to create success. We are looking for a solutions driven person who can think outside the square to deliver results.

This role will enable you to expand your knowledge, work with people who are passionate about the community and use your initiative to take our business to the next level

About You

You will be proactively exploring funding opportunities working to support community initiatives and be influential in the future vision of City of Ryde - living our values and empowering our people.

In addition, you will also have:

  • Demonstrated experience in identifying, preparing, and managing successful grant applications from government and non-government funding bodies.
  • Proven ability to assess funding opportunities and develop high-quality grant submissions aligned with strategic priorities.
  • Experience coordinating submissions, including collaboration with internal stakeholders, external partners, and funding agencies.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to translate technical or project-based information into clear and compelling funding support.
  • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage with staff, community organisations, and funding agencies.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple funding applications and projects simultaneously, ensuring compliance with deadlines, reporting obligations, and funding criteria.

Your commencing annual salary will range from
$ to $141, Superannuation
, dependent on your experience and qualifications.

Culture & Benefits

  • Free shuttle bus between the North Ryde Office and North Ryde Metro Station
  • Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
  • Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available for eligible positions
  • Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
  • Work 35 hours and enjoy one RDO every 3 weeks
  • Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly
  • 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
  • 3 extra leave days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday
  • Annual performance reviews and Award increases
  • Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
  • Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, etc.)

How to apply

Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview.

Please note you do not need a "password" to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are
not
required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.

Closing Date:
24 October 2025 at 11:30pm

If you would like to know more, please see the
position description
or contact Kelly Hawkins, Talent Acquisition Specialist on for a confidential discussion.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety

  • Structural Heart Fellow

    15 hours ago

    North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia MQ Health Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Attractive salary with packaging options, relative to appointment levelPart time (0.8FTE), fixed term for 12 months, commencing Feb 2026Be part of a University-owned, innovative academically integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouragedThe Role MQ Health is seeking one...

  • Cultural and Social Development Manager

    1 week ago

    North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia City of Ryde Full time $174,500 - $226,862 per year

    Be an integral part of Ryde's future visionWork with the community and bring growth to our LGAOpportunity to use your expertise to make a differenceAbout UsCity of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and...

  • General Surgery Fellow

    4 days ago

    North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia MQ Health Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Attractive salary with salary packaging options, relative to appointment levelPart time (0.7FTE), fixed term for 12 months, commencing Feb 2026Be part of a University-owned, innovative academically integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouragedThe Role MQ Health is...

  • Finance Manager

    6 days ago

    North Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia V-DAQ Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

    About V-DAQSince 2017, V-DAQ has been the go-to option for heavy vehicle telematics technology in Australia. We are a growing tech start-up/scale-up, uniquely developing both hardware and software in-house from our Wollongong headquarters. We focus on delivering top-tier telematics technology solutions, supporting customers with dedicated service, and...

  • Finance Manager

    1 week ago

    North Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia V-DAQ Full time

    About V-DAQSince 2017, V-DAQ has been the go-to option for heavy vehicle telematics technology in Australia. We are a growing tech start-up/scale-up, uniquely developing both hardware and software in-house from our Wollongong headquarters. We focus on delivering top-tier telematics technology solutions, supporting customers with dedicated service, and...

  • Grants Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Council of the City of Ryde, Australia City of Ryde Full time

    Be part of City of Ryde transformational journey Work for an organisation supporting the broader community Newly created role, make the role your own About Us City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong...

  • Grants Officer

    2 weeks ago

    North Parramatta, Australia Northcott Full time

    Hybrid working model | flexible work arrangements - 5-weeks leave, gym membership and an insurance discount! - Maternity leave cover for 12 months starting 30th June 2025 **How we look after our employees**: 5 weeks annual leave!!! Salary packaging up to $15,900 and $2,650 meals and entertainment!!! Fitness Passport, reduced insurances and many discounts...

  • Strategic Planner

    18 hours ago

    North Ryde, Australia City of Ryde Full time

    **Support the development of long term planning policy and controls that will shape the City of Ryde**: - **Temporary 2 year position** **About Us** City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing...

  • Manager, Economic Development

    6 days ago

    North Ryde, Australia City of Ryde Full time

    Be an integral part of Ryde’s future vision - Work with the community and bring growth to our LGA - Opportunity to use your expertise to make a difference **About Us** City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a...

  • People & Culture Manager

    19 hours ago

    North Ryde, Australia City of Ryde Full time

    **Shape the future people vision for City of Ryde**: - **Use your expertise to build a P&C function**: - **Work on a range of exciting key projects** **About Us** - City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a...

  • Operations Laboratory Specialist

    1 week ago

    Fitzroy North, Victoria, Australia Aikenhead Centre for Medical Research Full time

    The Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery (ACMD) is Australia's first hospital-based biomedical engineering research centre, bringing together clinicians, researchers, industry partners, and universities to solve real-world healthcare challenges. Located within the St Vincent's Hospital precinct, ACMD is a hub for innovation, collaboration, and...

  • Administration Officer

    12 hours ago

    Sunshine North, Victoria, Australia Western Health Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    Specialist Clinics Administration OfficerLocation: Sunshine HospitalEmployment Type: Ongoing, Part-Time (36 hours/week)Salary: Admin Grade 1 + Superannuation + Salary PackagingAbout the roleWomen's and Children's Specialist Clinics provides quality health care for children, adolescents, newborns, and women and we are seeking an enthusiastic administration...

  • Recruitment Manager

    18 hours ago

    North Parramatta, Australia Northcott Full time

    TRP $125k-$130k (base plus Super) - 5 weeks annual leave - NFP packaging available We are looking for a skilled and experienced Recruitment Manager to lead a team of Recruitment Consultants and Officers to recruit a variety of both volume and specialist roles across Metro and Regional NSW & ACT locations. Sitting within the wider P&C Team, in recruitment...

  • Public Relations Manager

    2 weeks ago

    North Sydney, Australia Gidget Foundation Australia Full time

    **Public Relations Manager **Calling experienced and passionate Public Relations Manager! **About Gidget Foundation Australia** Gidget Foundation Australia (GFA) is the largest and only national provider of free specialist perinatal mental health psychological services to support the emotional wellbeing of expectant and new parents. **The opportunity** We...

  • Recruitment Consultant

    6 days ago

    North Parramatta, Australia Northcott Full time

    North Parramatta location + Work from home - Dynamic, all round role providing great service to internal stakeholders. - $80,144.13 Base + Super + NFP Salary packaging. We are looking for a skilled and experienced recruiter to join our team and recruit a variety of both volume and specialist roles across Metro and Regional NSW & ACT locations. Sitting...