Projects & Grants Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Rydalmere, Australia Parramatta City Council Full time

Job Description

City of Parramatta have an exciting new permanent full-time opportunity working in our Integrated Grants and Projects team as a Project and Grants Coordinator.  

About the role 

 As the Projects and Grants Coordinator you will be responsible for leading the projects and grants administration team to drive project management improvements. This role will lead the team of professionals to plan, improve and drive significant change and evaluate performance. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Supervise the coordination and administration of grant and project reporting and approvals across the business. 
  • Provide project support to the organisation including developing strategic business cases, training, grant identification and prioritisation. 
  • Lead and manage major project and grant programs.
  • Guide and mentor staff to enable them to successfully support the team. 
  • Interpret, present and communicate regular reports and other formal documents for relevant audiences. 
  • Drive project management principles and practices. 

About You 
We are looking for a leader with: 

  • Degree qualifications in project management, or relevant field. 
  • Proven leadership skills in managing multidisciplinary project teams. 
  • Demonstrated experience in project or grant management/ administration role in a complex organisation.
  • Proven ability to identify risks, issues and key project impediments and provide pragmatic solutions and mitigating options. 
  • Expertise with project frameworks and strong quantitative and analytical skills to develop financial or operational models. 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Advanced problem-solving capabilities, coupled with a proactive approach to addressing challenges.

What’s on offer
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $ 142,245 to $ 156,619 plus 11.5% superannuation.

In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include: 

  • Free onsite parking & onsite gym
  • A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
  • 14 weeks paid parental leave
  • Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
  • Significant leave benefits ( flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.) 

Want to know more? 

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description. 

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact James Smallson via email- jsmallson@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

How to apply 

Candidates must apply online attaching a cover letter addressing the essential requirements of the role. 

Applications close 9pm, Wednesday 20th November 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council's vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council's consideration.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.  

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result. 

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups.  We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.



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