Project Officer – Community Life
- Permanent Full Time, 35hrs pw, 9 day fortnight
- Join a family-friendly team in a high achieving work environment
- Hillsdale location with free all day parking
At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible, and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.
Our Team:
At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.
The City Life directorate delivers high quality community services to enhance community wellbeing, including family, aged, leisure and cultural services.
About the role
This exciting new position will have a pivotal role providing project administrative duties to support Council’s Grants and Donations program. Through this program Council partners with community groups and organisations to deliver initiatives and projects that build the social, cultural and environmental life of our city.
Reporting to the Coordinator Community Support and Programs, you will oversee key projects in the Community Life Business Unit, including developing and implementing an annual allocations procedure for use of Council’s community venues and halls, administering Community Grants and Bayside ClubGRANTS rounds, liaising with grants and donations applicants, and maintaining accurate record keeping. The role is also responsible for providing a range of administrative and support services, including records management, financial records, routine correspondence, grant agreements and acquittals, and meeting and event coordination to support the effective operation of the Business Unit.
About you
Make a positive change in the local community of Bayside Council in a role with tangible results:
- Ability to coordinate and implement grant funding processes from application to final acquittal.
- High level customer service skills
- Attention to detail.
- Experience working collaboratively with external and internal stakeholders.
- Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of the SmartyGrants grant management system would be desirable, but training is provided to applicants without this experience.
Our benefits and culture
As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.
On top of the competitive salary, our people also enjoy;
- A Rostered Day Off every fortnight
- 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
- 15 days sick leave each year
- 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year
- Gym membership discounts
Apply now
Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the Position Description by clicking the paperclip button located in the top right section of this page. If you have any issues opening the link, please contact us at
support.erecruit@bayside.nsw.gov.au
Deadline: Friday 13 February, 2026.
Salary: From $84,397.19 - $94,524.77 pa + 12% superannuation
Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.
Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.
