The Grants Officer is part of an innovative and energetic team that is committed to the sustainable management of Council’s $2B asset portfolio and $70M in grant funding for the benefit of the Shellharbour community.

The role will consult with a broad range of stakeholders to pursue grant opportunities, write applications, manage grant reporting and arrange grant acquittals for a variety of Council infrastructure projects.

About you

- Grants management with knowledge of local government asset management or project delivery to manage the process of securing, reporting and acquitting grants across Council.
- Drafting grant applications.
- Relevant tertiary education such as Business, Commerce, Economics, Engineering, Law, or Accounting and/or equivalent experience.

We offer

- Permanent full‑time, 35 hours per week with access to flexi‑time & hybrid work options.
- Commencing salary range from $92,894 – $102,562 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience).
- Benefits including novated leasing, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support & Learning & Development opportunities.




- Annual Award Increases & bi‑annual bonus payments & weekly pay run.
- Local government benefits: annual leave + 1 week flexible ‘My Leave’, health & wellbeing initiatives, generous parental & sick leave entitlements.

Contact

Ken Huckle, Infrastructure Planning Manager
Phone:

Closing date: Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 11:30pm.

Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Chance Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.

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