Location: Yass, NSW
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Category: Corporate & Community
Closing Date: 12.5.26
Yass Valley Council are seeking an experienced and motivated
Grants Officer to coordinate the grants function of council by supporting staff in the application process, liaising with funding bodies and enabling organisational compliance related to grants including milestone reporting, acquittal, record keeping, and interpretation of requirements set out in the ‘grant agreement’ to inform both internal reporting and statutory financial reporting. The Grants Officer will provide advice, professional guidance and support in relation to government funding opportunities for the organisation, community and business that contribute to the achievement of organisational goals.
About the Role
Reporting to the Financial Accountant, the Grants Officer will:
- Identify and inform respective service/function area representatives of Council and community of suitable grants which align to Council’s mission and goals
- Coordinate the preparation, submission, and acquittal of grant applications
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to develop strong, compliant funding proposals
- Maintain grant registers, reporting schedules, and compliance documentation
- Prepare working papers to support statutory financial reporting (including annual financial statements)
- Support Council staff with grant-related advice and best practice processes
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience working within financial management applying standards and compliance requirements or relevant experience in a similar role.
- Contemporary knowledge and demonstrated experience in grant application processes and sourcing and applying for government funding opportunities.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and manage competing work demands with high attention to detail.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, including networking, negotiation, and advisory skills
- Experience in undertaking research, information analysis, and report writing to facilitate planning, decision-making and continuous improvement
- Solid knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Current Class C Drivers Licence
Why Work with Us
- Meaningful work that delivers real outcomes for the community
- Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Competitive salary and conditions under the Local Government (State) Award