Grants and Development Officer

Grants and Development Officer

Position No: CSG038

About us:

Campbelltown City Council is an ambitious and innovative organisation in a rapidly growing city that is ideally located with easy access to key public transport and road links. Boasting extensive bushland areas along the Georges River, contrasted with vibrant city centres, Campbelltown City has been identified as a key strategic centre for the Macarthur region. Providing a range of services and facilities to a diverse community, we have a cohesive and collaborative culture that thrives on having a positive impact.

Located in South West Sydney, Campbelltown Arts Centre is a leader and innovator of multidisciplinary contemporary arts programs and is looking for a full time Grants and Development Officer to support the sustainability of the artistic and public programs, and make a significant contribution to the future of this exciting flagship venue.

About the role:

We have an opportunity for a motivated and experienced Grants and Development Officer to work within the Campbelltown Arts Centre team to seek funding and donations that supports the delivery and sustainability of the Artistic and Public Programs. The position will develop the Campbelltown Arts Centre Trust and prepare grant submissions, sponsorship proposals, reports and acquittals, as well as keep all data and documentation up to date for evaluation, analysis and reporting when required. The position will also contribute to strategic planning and evaluation of programs. The person we are seeking will have experience working in a multidisciplinary arts and/or community development environment and have an extensive knowledge of the arts, cultural and community funding landscape.

The successful candidate will display the following skills and attributes:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Arts Administration or Business, and/ or extensive job related experience within an arts/cultural environment
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary arts and / or community development environment
• Experience in grant and report writing to government, corporate and individual donors
• Extensive understanding/knowledge of arts/cultural funding guidelines across State and Federal government including knowledge of relevant cultural policies
• Extensive understanding of fundraising strategies including philanthropic funding streams and other income generating opportunities.

In return you will join a dynamic team environment and also benefit from:

• A 35 hour week (12 month temporary full time contract – renewable pending funding)
• Weekly salary starting from $1486.60 + 9.5% superannuation 
• Flexi time
• Free onsite parking
• Generous leave provisions
• Generous professional development opportunities

If you have any questions, please contact Mouna Zaylah, Business Coordinator - Arts Centre, on 4645 4448.

Applications Close: Friday 22 November 2019.

Sound like you? Apply now!

Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

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