Join Berrigan Shire and help shape the future of our community!
Berrigan Shire Council is seeking a Grants Officer to join our team! The purpose of this position is to manage Council’s end-to-end grants function including the identification, development, submission, management and acquittal of external funding opportunities.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Delivering strong funding outcomes for Council by identifying strategic grant opportunities and delivering high-quality applications, ensuring they align with Council priorities, funding objectives and assessment criteria
- Enhance Council’s grant success, recognition and funding readiness though robust research, analysis and expert advice that ensures applications and funded projects meet funding, legislative and best-practice compliance
- Ensure effective governance of externally funded projects by managing all funding agreements and any related variations, whilst maintaining clear documentation, approvals and keeping communication transparent across stakeholders
- Safeguard Councils’ funding integrity and reputation by ensuring accurate, timely grant reporting and ongoing compliance with funding agreements, conditions and deadlines
- Act as Council’s single point of coordination for all grant related communications with funding bodies and internal stakeholders to support clarity, consistency and strong relationships
What You’ll Need:
- Australian Driver's Licence and ability to maintain.
- Qualification(s) in accounting, project management, asset management or similar discipline, or with relevant experience, or both.
- Understanding of good governance, procurement and grant management principles
- Maintain a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
What’s in it for you?
- Work in a dynamic and supportive environment that values your input and expertise
- Enjoy a full-time position with a fantastic 70-hour, 9-day fortnight schedule - hello long weekends!
- Access flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance
If you’re ready to take on this exciting role and make a meaningful contribution to the sustainable development of a rural community, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a full-time position classified as Grade I (Entry Level) under Council’s current salary structure. The salary range is $92,153.43 to $103,720.33 per annum, commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus 12% superannuation. The role is based on a 70-hour, 9-day fortnight, with employment conditions in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2026.
For further information about this opportunity, please contact Gary George, Director Infrastructure, by phone on 03 5888 5100.
Applications should be marked “Confidential” PO/05/2027 and include a Cover Letter addressing the essential criteria for the position, Resume & Completed Application form; A copy of the application form is available on this page or by contacting Ash Holt, People Culture & Safety Officer, 03 5888 5100.
Applications will close on Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 5:00pm.
Chief Executive Officer
56 Chanter Street
BERRIGAN NSW 2712.
Or to [email protected]
Berrigan Shire Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer
