Communications Officer Awards & Grants Writer

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Help showcase Kingston's achievements and secure funding that delivers real benefits for our community.Full Time positionFlexible work options including 2 days working from homeBand 5 $83,421 - $96,066 salary (commensurate with experience) plus superannuation Location: Cheltenham

About The Team

Working within the Advocacy, Communications & Engagement Department, you'll collaborate with teams across the organisation to celebrate achievements, promote innovation and help secure funding opportunities that deliver positive outcomes for our community. As part of a supportive and high-performing team, you'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects that make a genuine impact.

About The Role

We are looking for a Communications Officer – Awards & Grants Writer to join our team and play an important role in telling Kingston Council's success stories.

In this role, you will work across the organisation to prepare compelling awards nominations, engaging grant applications and supporting communications materials that showcase Council's achievements and maximise funding opportunities. You'll partner with subject matter experts, research opportunities, develop persuasive content and contribute to broader communications initiatives across Kingston Council.

What you’ll deliver

Identify and coordinate award nomination opportunities, developing an organisational awards calendar and preparing engaging nomination submissionsResearch and identify grant funding opportunities and support teams to prepare high-quality grant applications aligned to Council prioritiesDevelop written and digital communications content including award submissions, grant applications, media content, speeches, website content and promotional materials.Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Council to gather information, manage projects and deliver outcomes within tight deadlines

What You’ll Bring

Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills with the ability to create compelling and engaging narratives. Experience preparing grant applications, awards nominations or persuasive written submissions.Experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or a related field, with strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills.

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

How to Apply

To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal. Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies

Enquiries

For any enquiries about the position, please contact Andrew Hockley, Advocacy Lead at andrew.hockley@kingston.vic.gov.au

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au

About Kingston

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Benefits of Working at Kingston

At Kingston Council, We Believe In Fostering An Inclusive Workplace Where Everyone Feels Valued. We Support Diversity And Encourage Applications From Persons Of All Backgrounds. Here Are Some Reasons Why You Might Love Working With Us

Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hoursYearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary Learning and development opportunities through professional development programsAccess to accrued day off every four weeks (Full-time employees)Salary PackagingPurchase leave optionsCareer development opportunities,Study/development assistanceDiscounted gym memberships16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carersEmployee Assistance Programs (EAP)A vibrant Social ClubClose to Public transportFree Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.