Community Grants Officer
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Job Location:
Broadmeadows - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Fixed term contract for 6 months Part-time 15.2 hours per week
- $81672.54 per annum (pro rata) plus Superannuation
- Join the Community Health & Wellbeing team
Hume City Council is one of Australias fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.
To provide high level administrative services to enable the implementation of Hume City Councils Grants Programs.
What youll be doing:
- Manage the SmartyGrants software and process including the annual development of the Online Application & Assessment forms.
- Coordinate the community sessions and capacity building initiatives undertaken to support the grants process including event logistics.
- Manage the phone & email communication between Council and the community in relation to the Grants process.
- Coordinate the delivery of the assessment process including the preparation of all necessary documentation and logistics.
- Coordinate the administrative functions of the Community Grant information sessions Online Application Training and Community Support Sessions.
- Assist in the preparation of promotional material manuals invitations letters draft press releases and advertisements and on-line resources.
- Assist in the facilitation the Community Grants Presentation Evenings including the coordination of all event logistics.
- Assist in identifying and promoting training and community development opportunities available through Council to improve the capacity of community groups and organisations to sustain their ongoing development.
- Ensures that all documentation is managed in a confidential manner and that all files are kept up-to-date and in accordance with Councils records management system
The skills and experience youll bring to the role:
- Expertise in using Microsoft Office software (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
- Experience in various Council software applications including Finance One InfoCouncil Trim and SmartyGrants is highly desirable
- Understanding of the principles and practices underpinning community development.
- Understanding of the contribution community grants program towards Councils Vision and Goals for the wellbeing of communities in Hume City.
- Skills in relationship building including the ability to gain co-operation and assistance from internal and external customers from broad and diverse backgrounds.
- High level customer service skills including the ability to deal with difficult people and resolve minor problems in a professional and helpful manner.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Required Certifications & Qualifications
- Certificate in Administration equivalent or relevant experience in administrative work or work related to grants administration or community development
Why Hume City Council
A leader in local government were committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:
Were better every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.
Were in it together: At Hume everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.
We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.
All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.
We offer a competitive salary package professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.
A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages people with disability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people LGBTIQA people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks Working with Children Check and a Criminal Record Check.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Key Skills
- English
- User Interface
- Communication
- Content Writing
- Online
- Internet
- Youtube
- Management skills
- Digital speech
- Speaking skills
- Analytics
- Writing Skills
