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Hourly Rate: LGOA Level 5/1 - $47.51Position Type: Part-timeLocation: Mareeba, QueenslandApplication Close Date: Monday, 21 April 2025Come and work as a vital member of our Assets & Projects team here at Mareeba Shire Council, located within an easy one-hour drive from Cairns offering a regional lifestyle with all its benefits in relatively close proximity to Cairns.The Role:Our Grants Project Officer has a primary focus on sourcing and preparing professional funding and grant applications to build on Councils existing received funding for the infrastructure services and projects for our Shire. This position prepares accurate milestone and progress reports for grant-funded projects in accordance with funding body requirements and also provides administrative support to the Manager Assets & Projects.What we are looking for:You will have ideally completed tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as business or communications, with qualifications in project management or asset management considered an advantageYou will have proven experience in writing grant submissions and be able to provide evidence of your successful grant applications and funding achievementsYou will have the ability to research, make assessments of and interpret complex information such as funding programs, impact reports and development of business casesYou will pride yourself on your attention to detail and be motivated to maintain high standards of written accuracy and quality when preparing correspondence and documentsYou will be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word and ExcelWhat we can offer you:Permanent, part-time position43.5 hours per fortnightLGOA Level 5/1 - $47.51 per hourMareeba Allowance - $38.10 per fortnightUp to 12% employer superannuation contributionsLifestyle benefits such as access to a Fitness PassportLearning and development opportunitiesSalary sacrificing optionsInterestedPlease send the following documents to recruitment@msc.qld.gov.auCover letter (no more than 500 words)Current resumeFully completed Employment Application formPlease note: your resume and/or cover letter may be considered an example of your written communication skills.APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Monday, 21 April 2025For further information, please contact Jacqui Perkowicz, Manager Assets & Projects, on 1300 308 461 during business hours only.Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers. #J-18808-Ljbffr