External Funding Coordinator

Role overview

The City of Mount Gambier is seeking an External Funding Coordinator to help secure outside funding for projects that support the region’s strategic goals, community initiatives and infrastructure needs. This position suits someone who can identify strong opportunities, prepare convincing funding submissions and keep several project elements moving smoothly at once.

Mount Gambier is South Australia’s regional centre on the Limestone Coast, offering a mix of professional challenge and a lifestyle known for natural attractions, food and wine, sport, and easy access to both Melbourne and Adelaide. The role is presented as a chance to do meaningful work while enjoying a strong work-life balance.

Key duties

• Track down funding options from government, philanthropic and private-sector sources.
• Assess eligibility requirements and prepare recommendations for leadership.
• Draft polished grant applications and other funding submissions.
• Coordinate project plans, budgets, supporting material and risk details.
• Oversee grant reporting, compliance obligations and acquittal processes.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with funders and stakeholders.
• Keep grant registers, reporting systems and audit-ready documentation up to date.
• Strengthen Council’s overall grant capability, systems and long-term funding approach.

What the role offers

• A permanent full-time position.
• 76 hours per fortnight, equal to a 38-hour week.
• Rostered day off arrangements.
• Flexible working options.
• 2 extra annual leave days.
• 1 wellbeing day.
• Superannuation under the Federal Superannuation Guarantee, plus an extra 1% employer contribution.

About you

You should be able to write persuasively, think analytically and stay organised across multiple deadlines. The role calls for strong attention to detail, confident stakeholder interaction and solid capability with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Desired background

• Proven experience preparing successful grant applications or funding proposals.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce persuasive submissions.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• High-level organisation and the ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Careful and accurate documentation, reporting and compliance handling.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Competence in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Advantageous experience

• Background in local government or community services.
• Knowledge of government funding processes, compliance requirements and acquittals.
• Experience coordinating projects or monitoring budgets.
• Tertiary qualifications relevant to the position.

Application information

To apply or request further details, candidates are directed to the BelRose Group website. Enquiries may be made to Brie, Recruitment Lead at The BelRose Group, on 0405 123 145 or via brie@belrosegroup.com.au.

Additional information

This opportunity is based in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia. The employer is The BelRose Group. No application deadline, start date, vacancy count or salary figure was provided in the source.