Grants Officer

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

Strategy and Policy Coordination Services sits at the centre of Council’s strategic direction—driving corporate planning, performance and reporting while building strong partnerships across the organisation and beyond.

As a Grants Officer, you’ll play a critical role in securing external funding that delivers real outcomes. You’ll coordinate and develop high‑quality funding applications, ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, and strengthen Council’s reputation as a trusted, reliable funding partner.

• Build strong internal and external relationships to identify funding opportunities and deliver compelling grant applications
• Stay ahead of state and federal funding programs to support strategic planning and prioritisation
• Partner with business areas to deliver compliant, high‑quality applications, agreements and acquittals
• Provide expert advice on funding submissions, guidelines, assessment criteria and government priorities
• Strengthen organisational capability through tools, templates, training and best‑practice grant processes
• Maintain accurate funding records, internal communication channels and clear, insightful reporting
• Contribute to continuous improvement and support branch priorities during peak periods

About you

We’re seeking a capable and motivated Grants Officer who brings strong grants expertise, sharp judgement and a collaborative mindset. You’ll be confident navigating government funding environments, producing high‑quality submissions and building trusted relationships that deliver results.

• Relevant qualifications or demonstrated experience in grants or the public sector
• Hands‑on experience developing, managing and acquitting government grant programs
• Strong knowledge of funding guidelines, compliance requirements and assessment criteria
• Excellent organisation and time‑management skills
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to build strong working relationships across the organisation
• Confidence using contemporary office systems and maintaining accurate records
• A current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Trevor Greenberger during business hours on 0419 356 352.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.