Grants Officer
Job No:
LSC349
Location:
Condobolin
Lachlan Shire Council is seeking a motivated and professional Grants Officer to join our team.
This full-time role, based in Condobolin, is responsible for supporting Council and community groups with the effective management of the grant application process.
This includes preparation of information for applications, writing of Council grant applications and maximising Council's and the community opportunities to receive grant and subsidy revenue in line with Council's strategic goals and priorities under the Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) framework.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need:- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field of study, or willingness to undertake studies to achieve these qualifications combined with relevant work experience
- Demonstrated achievement in sourcing external funding for community projects and programmes
- Demonstrated strong communication skills and positive customer focus, including active listening, public speaking and report writing
- Proven ability to operate with a high level of autonomy and ownership of responsibilities
- Capacity to work and participate actively within a collaborative team environment
- A current Class C Drivers Licence
- Working with children check clearance
- A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also demonstrating initiative and self-motivation
Council is committed to delivering high-quality services to our community. We are seeking a candidate who shares our values, demonstrates a strong work ethic, and is committed to supporting Council's goals and objectives.
What we Offer
Salary and Conditions:
- Salary range: $3,108.58 to $3,670.63 per fortnight
- Starting salary will be determined based on qualifications, skills, and experience
- Position classified at Grade 10-11 within Council's Salary Structure
- Employment conditions in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award
Employee Benefits
- 76-hour fortnight with a Rostered Day Off (9-day fortnight)
- 2 weeks sick leave per year
- 1 week of MyLeave
- Employer superannuation contribution of 12%
- Professional development and training opportunities
Health and Wellbeing Benefits
Council is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers a range of health initiatives, which may include;
- Wellness programs
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Skin checks
- Hearing checks
- Respiratory health checks
- Annual flu vaccination program
Position Description
To learn more about the role, please download and review the Position Description.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Chloe Hall on (02) 6895 1900.
To Apply
Complete the application form below and attach your resume and copies of your relevant qualifications. You must also attach a covering letter to support your application; maximum length 2 pages.
Applications Close at 4:30pm on Thursday, 01 October 2026
Lachlan Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you require assistance with your application, please contact Human Resources on (02) 6895 1900.
Lachlan Shire Council reserves the right to extend the advertising period or withdraw this advertisement without notice.
