About the role

This role contributes to the success of the City by supporting the delivery and continuous improvement of the City of Hobart’s grants program through coordinating grant processes, assisting applicants, ensuring compliance with governance requirements, and contributing to strategic funding outcomes.

Role accountabilities include

- Supporting the administration, delivery and continuous improvement of the City’s funding and grants programs, including program evaluation and reporting.
- Preparing and maintaining grant documentation, application processes and assessment materials through platforms such as SmartyGrants.
- Providing high-quality support and advice to applicants and stakeholders, while monitoring compliance, acquittals and funding outcomes.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Funding Programs Officer - Position Description

About you

You are an organised and customer focused professional with experience coordinating grants, funding, community, cultural, business or similar programs. You enjoy working with a diverse range of stakeholders and can manage competing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.

You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, are confident preparing reports and program documentation, and take a proactive, solutions focused approach to your work. Experience using online grants management systems, such as SmartyGrants, will be highly regarded. A current Driver Licence is required, and relevant tertiary qualifications will be viewed favourably.

About us The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other.



We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- A wide range of leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks,



verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Secure Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

How to apply

If you are passionate about our beautiful city and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Kimbra Parker, Manager Community Programs, on 0400932 or email ****@hobartcity.com.au

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to *****@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 11 October 2026.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.

📌 Funding Programs Officer (Hobart)
🏢 City of Hobart
📍 Hobart