Grants and Sponsorship Advisor

• Permanent Full-Time Opportunity 
• Play a key role in improving grants and sponsorship governance, systems and program outcomes across the City of Melbourne 
• Classification 6 ($121,095 - $136,286) + 12% Superannuation 

About the role 

This is an exciting opportunity to join the City of Melbourne's Grants & Sponsorships team and contribute to the delivery of impactful funding programs that support our community, economy and city priorities.  

As the Grants & Sponsorships Advisor, you will support the ongoing governance, administration and continuous improvement of City of Melbourne's organisation wide grants and sponsorship programs. Working closely with internal stakeholders, funding recipients and external partners, you will help drive consistent processes, improve program efficiency, optimise systems, and contribute to strong governance and reporting outcomes. 

This role provides an opportunity to influence how funding programs are delivered across the organisation while ensuring programs remain effective, compliant and user-focused. 

A little more about the role 

In this role you will: 

• Support governance activities associated with City of Melbourne's Grants and Sponsorship Policy and funding programs.  
• Contribute to the development and implementation of frameworks that align funding outcomes with Council Plan priorities.  
• Manage and optimise the SmartyGrants system to support efficient program delivery across the organisation.  
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders, funding recipients, applicants and service providers.  
• Support organisation wide grants and sponsorship communications and reporting activities.  
• Monitor program delivery and identify opportunities to improve processes, service quality and user experience.  
• Prepare reports, presentations and program performance updates for a variety of stakeholders.  
• Collect, analyse and report on program data and performance metrics to support continuous improvement and decision making.  

What you'll help us achieve 

Drive greater value from City of Melbourne's grants and sponsorship investments by improving program efficiency, strengthening governance and enhancing funding outcomes.

About you 

You are a proactive and collaborative professional who enjoys improving processes, building stakeholder relationships and delivering meaningful outcomes. 

You are comfortable working across multiple programs and priorities, balancing operational delivery with strategic thinking. You enjoy working with data, systems and governance frameworks and can confidently engage with a wide range of stakeholders to resolve issues and identify improvements. 

You are highly organised, solutions focused and thrive in an environment where continuous improvement and customer service are valued. 

What your experience might look like 

• Experience in grants, sponsorships, funding program management, partnerships, project management or a related discipline. 
• Experience managing contracts, agreements or programs within governance, policy and risk management frameworks. 
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence outcomes and build productive relationships. 
• Experience administering systems and processes, ideally including SmartyGrants or a similar grants management platform. 
• Strong analytical and problem solving capability with experience identifying process improvements and efficiencies. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including reporting and presentation experience. 
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a dynamic environment. 
• Knowledge of the City of Melbourne funding landscape will be highly regarded. 

Benefits of working with us 

• Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts. 
• Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility. 
• Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment. 
• Work life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options. 

How to apply 

We'd love to hear how you can make an impact in this role! As part of your application, you will be required to: 

• Attach your updated resume 
• Include a cover letter (max one page) outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role. 

Submit your application no later than 11:45pm on 7 August, 2026. 

A few important things to note - don’t miss out! 

• Applications must be submitted online. Unfortunately, we can’t accept applications via email, so please be sure to apply through the official job link provided. 
• Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate - so don’t wait to get your application in. 
• We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and, for most roles, a Working with Children Check. 

Inclusion matters 

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds. 

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview.