Tenure: Part time / permanent
FTE: 22.8 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday)
Location: Echuca
Remuneration: $49.17 to $53.60 per hour + superannuation & leave loading

Council is seeking a Grants Acquisition Officer to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to identify, develop and secure grant funding opportunities that support Council’s strategic priorities, advocacy objectives and long-term financial sustainability.

About the Role
The Grants Acquisition Officer responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Identify, promote and coordinate grant funding opportunities that align with Council’s strategic priorities, advocacy objectives and financial plans.
- Manage the grants application process, including tracking progress, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and coordinating acquittals and reporting.
- Collaborate with operational teams and subject matter experts to research, develop and submit high-quality grant, funding and award applications.
- Maintain grant registers and provide oversight of grant-related activities across the organisation.
- Support the delivery of major Council projects through the preparation of funding submissions,



reports and supporting documentation.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of grant frameworks, policies and processes to maximise funding success.
- Coordinate Letters of Support and other grant-related correspondence for community groups and external stakeholders.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Degree or Diploma in a related field with relevant experience or lesser formal qualification with substantial experience or extensive relevant experience in the field.
- Significant experience in writing grant submissions.
- Robust computer skills and competency using Microsoft products with the ability to adapt quickly to other software programs.
- A valid Driver’s Licence.
- A valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check.
- Satisfactory National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).

What’s in it for you:

- Be part of a highly skilled, experienced, and supportive team.
- Flexible work arrangements available.
- Salary sacrifice options.

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 11 October 2026.

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📌 Grants Acquisition Officer (Echuca)
🏢 Shire Of Campaspe
📍 Echuca