Grants Business Partner

Rous is entering an exciting new chapter, bringing all operations together under one roof at our brand-new, purpose-built facility in Ballina.

As a regional leader in water supply, flood mitigation, and environmental management, we’re proud to serve the Northern Rivers community through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Our new headquarters reflects our forward-thinking culture, a space designed to inspire connection, wellbeing, and excellence in everything we do.

We’re building a workplace where fresh ideas thrive, people feel valued, and every role contributes to a cleaner, greener, and more resilient future for our region.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful career move, one that balances professional growth with purpose and lifestyle, Rous is the place to do it.

We are seeking a Grants Business Partner to coordinate the management of our grant and funding programs. You will bring your previous grants funding expertise along with excellent stakeholder management and ability to drive standardised processes and continuous improvements in service quality, efficiency and cost.

About Rous 

Our new site will bring together all Council operations under one roof, creating a dynamic, collaborative, and future-focused workplace. Located on a spacious 71-hectare site, the facility has been designed with staff wellbeing, sustainability, and operational excellence in mind. Rous has an operational footprint covering 3,000km2. As a county council, we are responsible for providing three specific functions; bulk water supply, weed biosecurity and flood mitigation.

Our value proposition to you:

• A progressive and innovative organisation which is a leader in business improvement
• Work/life balance
• 70 hour/9-day fortnight - 26 days off a year
• Remuneration from $101,717.20 - $118,986.40 p.a. Plus statutory superannuation currently 12%
• Annual salary reviews and gazetted salary increases relevant to attractive award entitlements
• Work for the organisation that supplies the best tasting drinking water in New South Wales
• Structured training and development tailored to your interests
• Mentorship from experienced staff and culturally safe support
• Access to Flare Benefits – including lifestyle discounts and financial wellbeing tools
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential support for you and your family
• Fitness Passport – affordable access to gyms and fitness centres across the region
• A workplace that values your voice, your culture, and your potential

Your value proposition to us:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, project management or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating end-to-end grant delivery
• Demonstrated understanding of grant funding requirements, including compliance, reporting, acquittals and funding agreements
• Previous grants experience within government or public sector environment preferred
• You will be known for your excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to implement standardised processes
• Committed to upholding and promoting the highest of health, safety and quality standards

Your average workday will be kept busy by:

• Identify and evaluate grant opportunities aligned to Council priorities
• Prepare, coordinate, and submit grant applications, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and approval processes
• Provide advice and guidance to internal teams and stakeholders on grants processes and eligibility
• Analyse and match internal data to potential funding opportunities
• Maintain a comprehensive grants documentation system, oversee post-award coordination, tracking of budgets, timelines, and compliance to ensure funding agreement requirements and Council acquittal commitments are met
• Build and maintain effective relationships with funding bodies, internal teams, and external partners to support successful outcomes
• Improve Council’s grant management systems and work with stakeholders to ensure priority projects are managed within timelines

This is more than just a move, it’s a transformation.

Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of water and environmental services for our region.

Are you ready to catapult your career?

Click APPLY. For the selection criteria and more information about the position, view the position description. To be considered for the position, it is mandatory that you submit your resume and upload a document that answers the selection criteria.  A satisfactory health assessment, including drug screening and a national police history check is a pre-requisite to an offer of employment. Helpful resources to assist in answering selection criteria can be found on the Careers page.

Note: Location subject to change as Council prepares to relocate, by 2026, some work sites to new premises at Gallans Rd, Ballina NSW 2478.

For any queries, please reach out to ••••@rous.nsw.gov.au

Applications close 11:59pm Tuesday 8 September 2026

Rous County Council is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and diversity across our workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.