Title: Communications and Grants AdvisorLocation: Mackay or Moranbah, AustraliaWork Model: On-siteAbout Expert360:Expert360 empowers more than 42,000 (and growing!) elite professionals around the world to find great work and be successful. Expert360 was founded in 2013 with a simple but powerful mission - to connect amazing people with great companies to get important work done.We believe in choice, flexibility and empowerment. We believe if you can change the world of work, you can change the world. Come and join us in defining and bringing to life the future of work!About the role:Our client is seeking a resource on a 12 month contract, to support grant and communication activities across the Isaac and Mackay regions. The Communications and Grants Advisor will work with our client’s Coal Communities Teams to administer and promote the community grants program across relevant Isaac and Mackay communities. Grant applications are received across two grant rounds per year and support is required to promote the grant rounds, facilitate the selection process in relation to the distribution of grants, engage with stakeholders and communicate the contributions made across the regions. Additional support is also required with grant and funding allocation and related communications for a dedicated fund relating to youth mental health and community services support.Key responsibilities:Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:Grants Administration and CommunicationReceipt of applications for community grants programsCollation of information relating to grants applicationsTransfer of content into summarised formats for grant committee members’ reviewManagement of conflicts of interest for any potential committee members in the selection processDrafting of community grant contracts for successful applicantsData entry into payments system to enable transfer of grant moniesManagement of the compliance process for grantsCorporate Affairs Approval WorkflowOrganisation of any community events or employee engagement opportunities relating to the provision of the grantsDevelopment of communications and marketing plan and supporting material to enable promotion of grant recipients and outcomes of fundingDevelop a one pager per region wrap up newsletter at the conclusion of each round, showcasing Bright Spots, which can be communicated across each of the regionsProvide analysis on the grants administered each year, including who the grants are going to, what the key areas of support relate to, and which organisations are applying year on year.Support with writing reports relating to both the community grants and the dedicated mental health funding allocation.Marketing, Promotion and Awareness, Events CoordinationSupport the Community Team in the delivery of key community events across the Bowen Basin and/or Mackay in Qld. Such tasks could include:Arranging the venue, catering or other related servicesPreparing invitations and drafting communicationsSupporting with the development of internal communications and organisation of internal personnel to attend the eventDevelopment of related communications material following the event to promote its success.Stakeholder EngagementLead the implementation of the Benefiting My Community Stakeholder Engagement PlanEngage with key stakeholders across the company - internally and externally to enable effective delivery of the grants and events tasksReportingPrepare reports for approval by the Manager Community, following the selection of recipients each round.Produce summary reports that detail the grant applications received, the selection process, and the final determination.Maintain status reports that detail where the grant is within the selection, payment, implementation cycle.Request close out reports from grant recipients and include that information in a central report register.Key Competencies:ExperienceExperience in the administration, management and communication of grants programs or similarExperience with reporting, and administration on projects including financial management.Broader project communications experience and skills desirable.Proven ability to work under pressure, respond quickly to changing situations in project environments, and use personal initiative.Good interpersonal and networking skills, highly effective team playerQualification or relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: marketing, communications, stakeholder engagement, journalism, design or any other relevant fields is required.Must have a valid driver’s licence.Professional attributesThe ability to prioritise and action workloads and deliver to deadlines. Demonstrated organisational and planning skills.Embrace a team culture that prides itself upon delivery of serviceBe accurate and precise in all workings and data entry.Strong collaborative, relationship building and networking skills.Evidenced problem solving, analytical and evaluative skills, an ability to operate flexibly and adaptively.Indigenous cultural & business awareness would be an advantage
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