Collaborate across the organisation to provide grant funding coordination, expertise and support Assist in the activation of the Tamworth Tomorrow Economic Development Strategy Working closely with project managers to facilitate project planning, research, and stakeholder engagement to ensure the delivery of high quality, well considered applications Provide directorate reporting regarding core strategic outcomes as outlined in strategic and operational business plans including Blueprint100 COULD THIS BE YOU? Do you have experience providing specialist advice, guidance and support for grant application preparations?
Have you delivered complex, non-standard grant submissions in alignment with operational and strategic plans?
This could be the opportunity you have been looking for!
Council are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a can do attitude and willingness to learn to join our team!
You will have the ability to connect well with others, building positive stakeholder relationships and be inquisitive.
Technology skills and knowledge will be an advantage.
The Grants and Partnerships Support Officer is responsible for: Providing specialist advice, guidance and support of Council's grant application preparations and partnership developments; requiring the coordination of resources from more than one division as the need arises and provide support across Council as directed. Identifying, researching, and informing business units of external funding opportunities aligned to the Council's delivery program and other relevant Council strategies and plans. Working closely with project managers to facilitate project planning, research, and stakeholder engagement to ensure the delivery of high quality, well considered applications. Delivering complex, non-standard grant submissions in alignment with Council's operational and strategic plans and research future funding opportunities.
This will necessitate close co-ordination with internal divisions across the organisation. Developing, maintaining, and continuously improving systems and processes to ensure appropriate administration of successful grant projects is undertaken, including reporting, financial and acquittal procedures. Continually updating understanding of key community issues to build into grant strategy, and support community capacity with grant seeking capabilities. Providing support for community groups submitting grant applications for projects that will have a positive impact and benefit for the community. TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or significant practical experience in grant management and / or project management, business, communications, economic development NSW Drivers Licence INTERESTED?
WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU! For a confidential discussion, please contact Anna Newell on 02 6767 5744.
Salary range: Grade 15 - $86,308.58 - $93,394.43 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation for a 35 hour work week.
Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.
Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing. Apply Now!
Applications Close: 11.59pm Friday, 10 January 2025.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play! Flexible Work Arrangements: your work/life balance is important to us.
Approved by mutual agreement according to operational requirements.
Attractive Leave Options Long service leave after five (5) years Nine weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, 18 weeks (half pay) paid parental leave Three weeks sick leave annually Health & Wellbeing leave, Carer's leave, Domestic Violence leave Leave (1 day) for NAIDOC week celebrations for those who identify For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. Breast feeding friendly workplace Ideal location with easy access to cycle or walk to work Free entry to Council's pools Social Club Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your immediate family Corporate rate gym membership (participating gyms) Uniforms subsidised Novated leases available to all staff A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK! Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.
The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW.
Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, 'Blueprint 100', drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.
Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.
ABOUT OUR REGION The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas.
Located just 4 hours' drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours' drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.
Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you'd expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.
As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy.
In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.
Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups.
If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process. Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children.
To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below. Note: Candidates using mobile devices are strongly advised to use a desktop computer to complete the application forms as they require extensive amounts of typing.
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