Grant Officer

As part of the Financial Accounting team within the Financial Services & Rates Business Unit, the Grants Officer plays a key role in managing the City’s diverse external grants portfolio—valued at approximately $100 million annually. Acting as a central liaison between the City and external funding bodies, this role ensures the timely, accurate, and compliant flow of information across all stages of the grants lifecycle, from applications and agreements through to reporting and acquittals. We are currently looking for someone that would be interested in taking on a fixed term full time role as Grants Officer until 31 January 2029. Key Responsibilities: Maintain the City’s external grants register and ensure data accuracy. Implement, monitor, and enhance grant-related policies and processes to support efficient grant management. Communicate milestone and reporting requirements to internal stakeholders and support them in meeting compliance obligations. Coordinate the preparation and submission of grant variations, progress reports, and acquittals. Work closely with Finance team to analyse grant funding (actuals and pipeline), contributing to key organisational deliverables including the Long-Term Financial Plan, Annual Budget, Annual Financial Statements, mid-year budget review, and revenue strategies. As a collaborative team member, the Grants Officer will also support the Senior Accountant – Accounts and Grants and the Senior Grants Officer in reviewing and improving processes to strengthen the City’s overall grants management framework. For more information about the role please refer to the position description. The successful candidate will have the following: Certificate IV in relevant discipline Demonstrated experience in a similar position, particularly with exposure to grant making and / or grant management Sound written and verbal communication skills and strong relationship management skills Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail A satisfactory National Police Certificate About working with us: The salary for this position will be from $84,485.93 - $100,282.66 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant. You will also enjoy benefits including: Flexibility to balance work and life through supported work from home and a 19-day month or 9-day fortnight Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday Generous Superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17% Comprehensive employee wellness program Free parking options available Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work About the City: The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations. The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829. Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050. The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity. Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership. At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards. We welcome everyone exactly as they are. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, people with a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages. For a confidential discussion, please contact Naum Stojanovski directly on . For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on 9***. To apply please submit a cover letter of no more than 1 page that outlinesyour qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link. Closing Date: Tuesday 16 December 2025 at 11pm AWST. Please note: shortlisting and interviews may only occur in January 2026. The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early. Therefore if you are interested in applying for this position please do so as soon as possible. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr