Become a Part of Moira Shire Council’s Exciting Journey!

At Moira Shire Council, we're reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga—one of Victoria’s top holiday spots.

We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of.

Our role as a Council? To serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira2045 Community Vision.

Why Work With Us?

• The primary purpose to truly make a difference locally.
• A strong, values based organisational culture.
• Supportive and family-friendly workplace.
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle. Opportunities to Work From Home are only available after the first 6 months, and for certain roles identified as being able to accommodate this. Applications are to be made in line with our organisational policy.
• In-house, custom designed Leadership Development Program.
• Access to extensive training and education opportunities.
• Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super.
• Salary packaging and novated leases.
• Access to wellness initiatives like annual flu shots and skin checks.
• Corporate gym discounts at five different gyms across our shire.
• Benefits and discounts for certain businesses and insurances.
• Generous parental leave (16 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers, and this is on top of the paid parental leave offered by the government).
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within our shire. Following the first 12 months of service.
• Cultural and ceremonial leave.
• Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle.
• So much more.....

Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.

Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work place.

Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

The Grants Administration Officer is a critical role in identifying, securing, and managing external funding opportunities that support Moira Shire Council’s strategic objectives and delivery of community priorities. The role is responsible for coordinating grant applications, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and maintaining strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external funding bodies.

For more information about the role view the Position Description HERE (if Hyperlink is not working, click "Apply" to view it)

To Apply for this role, please include a cover letter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria:

• Understanding and demonstrated experience in grants administration, project coordination, or financial compliance, preferably within a government or not-for-profit setting.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to interpret funding agreements, guidelines, and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with grants management systems or databases.

Essential qualifications and experience

Tertiary qualification in business administration, finance, or a related field.

Alternatively, equivalent experience in grants administration, project coordination, or financial compliance, preferably within a government or not-for-profit setting.