Malvern Town Hall, Cnr High Street and Glenferrie Road, Malvern
Social and Community Planners
City of Stonnington is a child safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We actively encourage applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Stonnington.
Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of benefits available for our people have a look at “Why Stonnington”.
If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment or an alternative processes, please contact Council’s Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
Please view the below documents for this position:
In this role, you’ll manage the coordination and refinement of the Community Grants Program, ensuring it aligns with established policies and guidelines. A significant aspect of your work will involve supporting community organisations to strengthen their capabilities and achieve financial independence. You’ll also work as part of a dynamic team, contributing to initiatives, events, and projects that champion social justice and advance the health and wellbeing of the community.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the Community Grants Program, including reviews, updates, applications, funding agreements, and compliance processes.
Engage with grant recipients to provide support, address risks, and recommend improvements.
Promote grant opportunities through clear communication and participation in relevant networks.
Deliver education and awareness programs to diversify applicants and support community sustainability.
Build community capacity through partnerships, events, and initiatives that meet local needs.
Handle administrative tasks, including managing panels, updating materials, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.'
This is a full-time, permanent role offering a salary between $95,013 and $102,899, plus 11.5% superannuation and the benefit of a monthly ADO.
Desired Skills and Experience
What you'll need to thrive:
Experience in grant management, community development, or similar, with a tertiary qualification preferred. Local government or not-for-profit sector experience is desirable.
Strong administrative, communication, and writing skills, including the ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and submissions.
Proven ability to deliver community projects on time and within budget while managing time effectively and thriving under pressure.
Well-developed interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with staff and stakeholders.
Knowledge of Council policies and procedures, with sound judgment and problem-solving skills to handle sensitive situations and new challenges.
Proficiency in technology, ideally including SmartyGrants, with the capability to instruct applicants in its use.
Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Colette Harris - Team Leader Community Programs on charris@stonnington.vic.gov.au
For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333. Submitting your application
Please use your cover letter to demonstrate to us that you have what is needed to ‘thrive’ (as noted in the Success Profile) and to tell us more about you and why you want to want to work for us.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa. Connect with Stonnington
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