About the Opportunity

At PMHC every employee plays a part in ensuring we work together to achieve positive outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we are seeking a detail-drive Grants Officer to help research and source funding opportunities, manage reporting, and support award-winning projects. If you love writing, juggling deadlines, and collaborating across teams—this is your chance to shine!

We are looking for someone who has strong attention to detail, is highly organised, and has the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders. You will have demonstrated experience in writing reports, enjoy working to tight project deadlines and able to work with a number of competing deadlines.

On a typical day this role will:

• Assist in researching, sourcing, preparing and applying for grant applications.
• Collaborate with project teams to monitor and write milestone and project completion reports.
• Ensure compliance of Funding Deed deliverables, such as quarterly reporting, coordinating invoices, and organising government signage.
• Identify and support opportunities to showcase Council's work as a regional leader via writing Awards submissions.
• Meticulous filing of applications, funding agreements, reports and correspondence.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders across government, Council and the community.

Remuneration and Benefits

Employment Type: Full time, Permanent 35 hours per week

Salary (exclusive of super): Starting in the range of $87,269 to $97,681 depending on skills and experience

Performance based increase based on exceeding goals available after 12 months.

Benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements - hybrid working and flexi-time
• Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
• Career development opportunities
• Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous employee assistance program
• Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
• Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

About the Port Macquarie Hastings Region

The region is one of Australia's most enviable locations. We boast a stunning hinterland, kilometres of pristine beaches, national parks, playgrounds, sporting facilities, restaurants, galleries, theatres and a genuine community vibe. The Mid-North Coast is perfect for hiking, surfing, camping, fishing, exploration, sports, arts, theatre, food and wine.

Questions?

If you would like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role, please contact Julie Priest, Acting Economic Development Manager on 02 6581 8480.

Interested in Applying?

Please complete the application form below and answer the questions which relate to the essential requirements within the position description, then upload a copy of your resume and cover letter.

You will find the position description when you apply for the role.

You may find it helpful to write your response to the questions in a word document then copy/paste this into the application form once you are ready to submit your application.

Applications Close: Sunday 10 August 2025 at 11:30pm

Notes:

Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.

Please upload documents in PDF format.

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