Funding and grants administrator - pds qld (brisbane)

Funding Grants Administrator

Location: Murarrie, QLD | Employment Type: Full‐time

As part of our Centre Support Team, you will support our centre teams to create high‐quality early learning experiences. You will take the lead in ensuring the success of State Government Kindergarten initiatives and grants, from application to acquittal, and use your expertise to manage funding opportunities that support our kindergarten programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the application, acquisition, and completion of State Government and Federal grants, ensuring compliance with all guidelines and audit requirements.
• Write compelling grant applications and prepare business cases for new funding opportunities.
• Maintain master files, budget, and reporting requirements for all grant‐funded initiatives.
• Coordinate evaluation and monitoring of grant‐funded initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with all procurement and reporting processes, and manage audit requirements.
• Inform stakeholders of all aspects of grant management and build relationships with government personnel.
• Collaborate with teams across the organisation to support their funding applications.

Qualifications

• Previous experience completing applications for government grants or knowledge of grants administration systems and processes.
• Financially astute, including experience managing budgets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship‐building capabilities.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent time‐management and organisational skills.
• Experience in an early childhood setting is an advantage.
• Current Working with Children Check for the State or Territory in which you reside.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Salary packaging benefits.
• Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%).
• Fitness Passport – access to gyms and pools for you and family at a heavily discounted price.
• Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program (BUPA).
• Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more.
• Free annual flu shot (optional).
• Option to purchase extra leave.
• First Nations Support and Cultural Leave.
• Investment in growth and development: training and experiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We produce a welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. We are committed to Reconciliation. All candidates must have a valid Working with Children Check.