• Band 6 salary range $82,448 - $89,871 + 9.5 per cent Superannuation
• Permanent Full time (flexible working arrangements)
• St Kilda

About the Organisation

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more.  

About the Role

Do you want to make a difference in the community?  If so, an exciting opportunity exists within Council’s Community Capacity Team for the position of Community Grants and Funding Officer.

You will be responsible for implementing Council’s annual Community Grants Program, and other funding programs, community projects and community strengthening initiatives.  This is an opportunity to work with a diverse and passionate local community, and a Council that is committed to supporting programs that create social connections and build community networks.

Skills and Experience

• A dynamic individual, committed to social justice, with a strong background in community development, grants and funding administration and excellent communication skills.

Culture

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Benefits

• We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs.
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

How to Apply

Click APPLY. Further information can be obtained by contacting obtained by contacting Katrina Terjung on 9209 6815

All applicants must provide a Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria which is located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications close midnight Wednesday 20th November 2019

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Gia Tran (HR Business Partner) on 0466 859 533 or email: helppc@portphillip.vic.gov.au

City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation, so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.