Company descriptionGoodstart is Australia's largest early learning provider.
As a not‐for‐profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families.
Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.Job descriptionRole: Funding & Grants AdministratorLocation: Murarrie QLDEmployment Type: Full-timeAs part of our Centre Support Team, you'll be at the core of this mission, supporting our centre teams to create impactful, high-quality early learning experiences.
Your work will help shape the future, ensuring every child gets the best start in life.Your ImpactIn this role, you'll help coordinate the day-to-day administration of government funding programs that support kindergarten services across our network.You'll work closely with centre teams and internal stakeholders to:Coordinate funding applications and supporting documentationMaintain accurate funding records and grant registersMonitor key dates, reporting requirements and compliance obligationsPrepare and coordinate acquittals and funding reportsTrack funding allocations and expenditure informationEnsure documentation is complete and audit‐readyRespond to funding-related enquiries from centres and stakeholdersSupport process improvements to enhance efficiency and complianceThere will be opportunities to support grant applications and identify future funding opportunities, large focus of the role is the coordination, administration,



reporting and compliance management of existing funding programs.What Goodstart can offer youFlexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done in order to better manage your work and non-work needs (As approved by management)Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%)Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted priceDiscounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPAExclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more.Free annual flu shot (optional)Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balanceFirst Nations Support and Cultural LeaveWork for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomesGain significant investment in your growth and development with support, tools, training and experiences that will truly enhance the progress and outcomes for children in their earliest years.What You'll BringWe're looking for someone with:Strong administration and coordination experienceExceptional attention to detail and accuracyExperience managing multiple deadlines and prioritiesStrong written and verbal communication skillsConfidence working with spreadsheets,



reports and financial informationThe ability to build positive relationships across a large organisationWell‐developed organisational and problem‐solving skillsCurrent Working with Children Check for the State or Territory residingExperience working with funding programs, compliance, reporting, government‐funded programs or grants administration would be highly regarded but is not essential.Experience in education, not‐for‐profit, government administration, project coordination or business support environments would also be advantageous.SafetyOur priority is safety and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be secure, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm.
As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.Supporting our people and protecting our childrenWe're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment.
We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow.
We're also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.We review applications as they are submitted.
We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.Have a question?
Contact Fiona of our Talent Acquisition Team via email
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📌 Funding And Grants Administrator (Brisbane)
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 Brisbane