External Funding Coordinator

External Funding Coordinator

City of Mount Gambier | Full Time

Turn big ideas into funded projects — and live somewhere people holiday on purpose.

Some roles ask you to write grant applications.

This one lets you help shape the future of a whole region.

The City of Mount Gambier is looking for an External Funding Coordinator to identify funding opportunities, prepare compelling submissions and help bring community, infrastructure and strategic projects to life.

If you know how to spot a good opportunity, build a strong case and keep projects on track, this is your chance to do meaningful work in a place that offers a genuinely great lifestyle.

Why Mount Gambier?

Because life is not meant to be all traffic lights and long commutes.

Mount Gambier is South Australia’s regional capital on the Limestone Coast — known for its crater lakes, caves, sinkholes, parks, great food and wine, strong sporting culture and beautiful coastal spots just a short drive away. It offers professional challenge, community connection and the kind of lifestyle that gives you your time back.

You are also within easy reach of Melbourne and Adelaide, making this a standout regional opportunity with real balance.

The role

This is a key role supporting Council’s strategic priorities, community programs and infrastructure initiatives through successful external funding.

You will lead work across:

• identifying government, philanthropic and private sector funding opportunities
• researching eligibility and preparing advice for leadership
• writing high-quality grant applications and funding submissions
• coordinating project plans, budgets, supporting documents and risk information
• managing grant reporting, compliance and acquittals
• building strong relationships with funding bodies and stakeholders
• maintaining grant registers, reporting tools and audit-ready records
• helping improve Council’s grant capability, systems and long-term funding approach

This is a role for someone who can think strategically, write clearly, manage detail and keep multiple moving parts under control.

What’s on offer

The package is strong, and the lifestyle is even better.

You will receive:

• Federal Superannuation Guarantee plus an additional 1% employer contribution
• full-time permanent role
• 76 hours per fortnight / 38-hour week
• RDO arrangements
• flexible working options
• 2 additional annual leave days
• 1 wellbeing day

About you

You will bring:

• experience preparing successful grant applications or funding proposals
• strong written communication skills and the ability to produce persuasive submissions
• sound research and analytical capability
• strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• high attention to detail in documentation, reporting and compliance
• confident stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

It would be an advantage if you also have:

• experience in local government or community services
• knowledge of government funding processes, compliance and acquittals
• project coordination or budget tracking experience
• tertiary qualifications relevant to the role

How to apply

For further information and to apply, visit the BelRose Group website.

Enquiries can be directed to Brie, Recruitment Lead at The BelRose Group on 0405 123 145 or ***email_hidden***.