Heritage Grants and Engagement Officer

• 2- year Fixed-Term Position at the City of Ballarat
• Grant administration and engagement support role in a supportive team

About The City Of Ballarat

The City of Ballarat, 100km west of Melbourne’s CBD, is one of the largest inland regional cities in the country. Ballarat is uniquely located with easy access to Melbourne, Geelong and Bendigo and is the Western Victorian capital for a region of 400,000 people.

The City of Ballarat has a growing economy that attracts and retains innovative businesses, employs a highly skilled workforce and attracts new residents whilst promoting the city’s unique heritage and vibrant cultural life. It has all the services, retail and entertainment opportunities you will find in a capital city but with a relaxed country attitude. With affordable housing at a fraction of Melbourne prices and a progressive leadership team, now is a great time to join the City of Ballarat.

The role

The Objectives Of This Role Are To

• Manage, promote and administer of Ballarat’s Heritage Grants Scheme.
• Provide engagement support to strategic heritage projects led by the Heritage planning department

About You

You will have strong administrative skills in the management of programs with demonstrated ability to undertake continuous improvement.

You will be a strong team player with great communications skills and be able to provide support to community engagement initiatives

To Apply

To apply for this position please click on the apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is Friday 5th June 2026

Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and answer screening questions based on the key selection criteria.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.

Contact

For any additional questions, please contact Annabel Neylon Coordinator Heritage ***email_hidden***

At the City of Ballarat, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone feels welcome. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. If you need any support during the recruitment process, reach out to us at [email protected]

We’re proud to be a child-safe organisation, committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Our culture promotes their safety and wellbeing, and we require all successful candidates to undergo relevant screening, including a Working with Children Check and criminal history check.