GRANTS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced and highly motivated Grants Development Officer to join our Engagement team.
Summary about this job
Government - Local
Company: Torres Strait Island Regional Council
Location: Cairns & Far North
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-3-9452-3365
Fax: +61-7-4660-5150
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Detail information about job GRANTS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER. Terms and conditions vacancy
Based at any TSIRC Division or Office
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Full Time, Fixed Term until 30/06/2020 with possible extension
- 6 Weeks Annual Leave (FTE) with 17.5% leave loading
- TSIRC Public Holidays
- Extra Superannuation
- Travel Allowance
- Uniform
About the region:
The Torres Strait Islands are located in Far North Queensland, scattered between Cape York Peninsula and Papua New Guinea. With beautiful, untouched beaches, a visit to the Torres Strait Islands will make you think you've left Australia for another Pacific Island paradise. The surrounding reefs create diverse habitats for several sea turtle species and the strong currents provide excellent fishing opportunities. Flights to the islands leave Cairns every day.
Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) prides itself on being an employer of choice. TSIRC is one of two local councils found in the Torres Strait and represents 15 'outer' island communities each with its own unique characteristics and service requirements.
We are seeking a suitably experienced and qualified Grants Development Officer to identify funding opportunities (in accordance with Council's capital works, priorities and community development plans), and develop successful funding applications and business plans.
delver and manage a culturally appropriate program that targets and enhanced employee morale, increased skills and knowledge to increase the productivity of trade apprentices, trainees and other indigenous building employees to ensure they successfully complete their apprenticeship/traineeship and or work effectively to positively contribute to the construction and maintenance of building infrastructure in the Torres Strait Island region, improving the quality of life for residents in the Torres Strait.
To be considered for this position you must have:
- Tertiary qualification in business or related field.
- Minimum two years in grants or business development work experience.
- Experience working within a Local Government setting or working closely on projects for/with Local Government staff and/or elected representatives.
- Demonstrated excellent advanced skills in Microsoft Office packages including word and Excel.
- The ability to be culturally responsive through demonstrating an understanding of the issues affecting Torres Strait Islander people and communicating with sensitivity and effectiveness.
Interested applicants are encouraged to read the full position description on our website: www.tsirc.qld.gov.au, Work for Us/Vacancies or contact May Mosby, Recruitment Officer on 07 40345731 for further information.
Applicants are required to submit a covering letter of no more than 2 pages with your resume. Identify how your knowledge, skills, experience, personal attributes and qualifications are most relevant to the position.
Email Applications to : [email protected]
Applications close Friday, 27 July 2018 at 5:00pm.
Bruce Ranga
Chief Executive Officer