Grants Officer

Part time
$49.16 per hour
20 hours/week

This role is responsible for identifying and writing grant applications, coordinating and executing funded projects, preparing funder reports, and managing the acquittal process across BCC's grant portfolio. The role ensures BCC meets its funding obligations accurately and on time, and that grant-funded projects are delivered to the standard and timeframe committed to funders. Depending on the funding cycle and organisational priorities, the balance of time across grant writing, project execution, reporting and acquittal work will shift. The successful candidate will need to move fluidly between these functions.

About us

The Byron Community Centre is a not-for-profit organisation, entirely self-funded through donations, income, and project grants. These funds are used to support vulnerable people and offer a range of arts and social programs for the benefit of the whole community. For over 40 years, the Byron Community Centre has played a key role in establishing and hosting a range of projects, services and events for locals and visitors including Byron Markets and Byron Theatre.

• Research and identify grant and funding opportunities relevant to BCC's strategic priorities and programs
• Prepare and submit high-quality, compelling grant applications within funder guidelines and deadlines
• Maintain a grants pipeline and calendar of upcoming opportunities and application due dates
• Liaise with program managers to gather the information needed to support applications
• Coordinate the practical delivery of grant-funded projects in line with approved budgets, timelines and funding agreements
• Work with relevant BCC managers and staff to keep funded projects on track
• Monitor project spend against grant budgets and flag variances early
• Prepare progress and outcome reports for funders in line with funding agreement requirements
• Manage the acquittal process for all active grants, ensuring financial and progress acquittals are lodged accurately and on time
• Maintain organised, audit-ready records for all grants (applications, agreements, correspondence, reports, acquittals)

About you

• Demonstrated experience writing successful grant applications, ideally within the not-for-profit or community sector
• Experience coordinating project delivery against funded timelines and budgets
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and persuasively for different audiences
• Experience preparing funder or stakeholder reports
• Sound organisational skills and high attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines across a portfolio of grants
• Ability to work independently and prioritise competing demands within part-time hours
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach, with the ability to build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders
• Confidence using spreadsheets and standard office software to track budgets and deadlines

Mandatory Requirements

• Respect for dignity, privacy, confidentiality, equity and anti-discrimination.
• Act in accordance with the code of conduct, maintain professional boundaries and behave ethically.
• Ability to work in line with WH&S policies and procedures, ensuring the safety of self and others.
• Current National Police Check

To Apply

Send your CV with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria via Seek. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Seek: https://au.seek.com/job/94390743