Grants Officer

At the City of Stirling, we're proud to be WA's largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,600, we're committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words – they're how we work.

Why You'll Love This Role

Are you passionate about creating positive community outcomes through effective grant programs? Do you enjoy working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders while ensuring strong governance and compliance practices?

As our Grants Officer, you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery and administration of the City's Community Grants Program. Working across the organisation, you'll provide expert advice, guidance and practical support to ensure grant funding is distributed fairly, transparently and in alignment with the City's strategic objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects and initiatives that make a real difference within our community while helping build capability and best practice across the organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the delivery and administration of the City's Community Grants Program.
• Provide advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on grants governance, assessment and administration.
• Develop and maintain processes, tools and resources to support effective grants management.
• Coordinate grant funding rounds, including advertising, communications, record management and reporting.
• Facilitate grant assessment panel meetings, including scheduling, minute-taking and recommendation documentation.
• Assist community organisations and applicants by providing information, advice and training on grant opportunities and processes.
• Monitor funded projects to ensure compliance with contractual, milestone and acquittal requirements.
• Administer and support the City's SmartyGrants platform.
• Prepare reports, communications and other documentation relating to grant activities.
• Identify and monitor external funding opportunities that may support strategic projects and initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and promote best-practice grant management across the organisation.

Position Description

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a collaborative and highly organised professional who can build strong relationships and confidently manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

You'll also have:

• Demonstrated experience implementing and reviewing organisational policies, procedures or business processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, presentations and stakeholder communications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across a large organisation.
• Experience in administration and financial management processes and systems.
• A customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality service.
• Experience in administering government grants or funding programs (desirable).
• Tertiary qualifications in business administration, project management or a related discipline (desirable).
• A current National Police Clearance and current driver's licence.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Work Your Way

Flexible working arrangements, free parking and convenient access to public transport.

Rewarding You

Up to 6% employer-matched superannuation, purchased leave and novated leasing options.

Feel Your Best

Free gym membership, corporate health discounts and wellbeing programs designed to help you thrive.

Explore all our benefits at www.stirling.wa.gov.au/careers.

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to support community outcomes through effective grants administration and stakeholder engagement, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of a team committed to delivering positive impact across one of Western Australia's most vibrant and diverse communities.

Additional Information

A satisfactory National Police Clearance and current 'C' Class Driver's Licence are required for this position.

Please note this is a Maximum Term Part Time position ending 31 August 2027.

Questions?

Reach out to Simone Pastor, Service Lead Advocacy & Partnerships on 08 9205 8565.

Applications close:  Sunday 30 August 2026 at 6pm.

(We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don't wait!)

Apply online: www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.