Job Description
At C&K;, our purpose is to make a positive impact on children's lives. It'swhatwe'vebeen doing for more than 115 years. Through evidence-based thinking, hardworkand true compassion,we'vebuilt a trusted reputation as Queensland's leading provider of early childhood education. And as a child protected organisation,we put children's safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, creating nurturing spaces wherechildrencan
learn,explore,playand
grow.
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Grants and Funding Coordination
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Identify, assess and coordinate grant, funding and tender opportunities aligned with C&K;'s strategic priorities.
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Manage the end-to-end funding lifecycle, including applications, funding agreements, reporting, acquittals and compliance requirements.
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Prepare grant applications, funding submissions, business cases and supporting documentation.
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Coordinate with the finance and operations teams the preparation and on time lodgement of funding acquittals.
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Maintain funding registers, pipelines and reporting systems to monitor opportunities, obligations and outcomes.
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Partner with centres and business units to identify funding opportunities and support successful submissions.
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Funded Programs, Projects and Stakeholder Engagement
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Coordinate funded programs and related projects to support organisational priorities and growth initiatives.
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Monitor project milestones, deliverables, risks and reporting requirements, supporting effective project governance and delivery.
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Coordinate funding administration activities, including reporting, compliance and budget monitoring.
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Build and maintain effective relationships with funding bodies, government agencies,



consultants and internal stakeholders.
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Reporting, Systems and Continuous Improvement
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Maintain accurate records, documentation and systems relating to grants, funding agreements and funded programs.
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Prepare reports, insights and recommendations on funding opportunities, project outcomes and compliance requirements.
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Ensure compliance with funding agreements, contractual obligations, audit requirements and organisational governance processes.
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Identify and implement process improvements, templates and tools to enhance grants and funded program management.
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Analyse funding and project data to support planning, decision-making and organisational reporting.
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Promote awareness of funding opportunities and funded program initiatives across C&K.;
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Experience
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Demonstrated experience coordinating grants, funding programs, tenders or comparable project-based funding initiatives.
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Demonstrated ability to identify and assess funding opportunities, and prepare grant applications, submissions, business cases and reports.
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Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver accurate outcomes.
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Experience administering funding agreements, reporting, acquittals and compliance requirements.
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Demonstrated success working collaboratively with stakeholders and maintaining accurate records, registers and reporting systems.
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Skills
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Strong written communication and documentation skills.
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Well-developed project coordination, planning and organisational skills.
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Strong research, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Ability to interpret funding guidelines, contractual requirements and reporting obligations.
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High attention to detail, with strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document, workflow or project management systems.
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Ability to work independently, exercise initiative and manage competing priorities.
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Knowledge
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Knowledge of grants management, funding administration and government funding processes.
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Understanding of governance, compliance, reporting and acquittal requirements relating to funded programs.
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Understanding of project coordination principles and continuous improvement practices.
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The successful applicant will be required to:
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Travel as required.
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Hold a Blue Card or Blue Card Exemption Working with Children Check and a current driver's license.
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Join us and find a better way with C&K; - for children, for you, for always.
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C&K; is a child-
safeorganisationand
all C&K; employeesare required toundergo a police check and not be a 'Restricted Person' or Suspended Educator under the QLD Blue Card System.
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Wewelcome applicants who identify as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a Culturally and /or Linguistically Diverse background and/or those
withadditionalneeds.
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Kedron, QLD

📌 Grants And Funded Programs Coordinator (Queensland)
🏢 Candk
📍 Queensland