Make a real difference in your community!

We're looking for a proactive, community-minded Community Grants Officer to administer Council's community grants program, partnering with local groups to turn great ideas into real outcomes across the Shire.

Position Details

- Band 6, Permanent Part Time (0.40 FTE)
- $35,000 to $38,000 per annum, pro rata (0.40 FTE), plus superannuation
- Based in Daylesford, with travel to sites across the municipality
- Reports to the Coordinator Healthy Communities

About Us

Hepburn Shire Council is a small rural council just 90 kilometres from Melbourne, encompassing the vibrant communities of Daylesford, Creswick, Clunes and Trentham. Join a dedicated team delivering meaningful outcomes for our community every day, with the variety and impact that only local government can offer.

About the team

Our Development and Community directorate works closely with local groups and residents to build a healthy, connected and resilient Shire, translating Council's strategic priorities into real outcomes on the ground.

About the role

You'll lead the administration of Council's community grants program, guiding applicants through the process, assessing funding applications, and supporting community groups to deliver great outcomes.

How You'll Make a Difference

- Deliver and continuously improve the community grants program in line with Council's strategic plans.
- Guide community groups through every stage of the grants process.
- Lead transparent, equitable assessment of grant applications.
- Manage grant agreements and the acquittal process, ensuring accurate reporting.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on program performance.

About you

- Tertiary qualifications in community development, public administration,



social science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience delivering community grants or funding programs, ideally in local government.
- Strong understanding of governance, accountability and probity principles.
- Excellent administrative skills, including experience with platforms such as SmartyGrants.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage your own priorities and deadlines.
- Current National Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).

What Hepburn can offer you

- Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to the community
- A supportive, collaborative team environment
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to Learn@Hepburn for career development
- Free confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program

How to apply
Click Apply Now and submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining how you meet the position requirements.

Want to know more?

For questions about the role or what it's like to work in the team, please contact Anne Donovan, Coordinator Healthy Communities on 03 •••• •126

For recruitment enquiries or support with your application, please contact our People & Culture team: [email protected]

Applications close 1 September 2026

Inclusion Statement

Hepburn Shire Council is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and supported to succeed. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, experiences, cultures, genders and identities.

Please note that police checks, reference checks and Working with Children Checks (where required) form part of our recruitment process.

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📌 Community Grants Officer (Daylesford)
🏢 Hepburn Shire Council
📍 Daylesford