Job Title: Officer Grants Administration
A high-quality position is now available at Gympie Regional Council to support the growth of our region.
Job Description:
The successful applicant will assist in identifying potential funding sources for grant applications by both internal and external parties. This involves liaising with funding bodies and applicable internal branches to increase grant program awareness, as well as ensuring compliance with funding agreements and statutory reporting.
This role also includes maintaining a register of current grant / subsidy agreements, preparing monthly financial and risk status reports for current grants, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance customer service and operating efficiency within the Council's financial systems.
Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining policies and procedures that reflect current best practice for external grant funding.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Demonstrated experience with computerised financial systems
* Demonstrated computer literacy, in particular with Microsoft Excel and Word
* Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to facilitate effective and efficient customer service
* Demonstrated ability to work autonomously yet successfully work as part of an integrated team
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively to a time management plan to achieve work goals and meet deadlines
* Queensland 'C' Class driver's licence that is current and maintained
Benefits:
* Nine-day fortnight
* Access to employee health and well-being programs
* Long service leave after seven years
* Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
* Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
* Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families
Others:
Gympie Regional Council is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes suitably qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds. The successful candidate will be required to undergo various checks including skills, qualifications, reference, medical, and national police checks.