Grants and Sponsorships Administration Officer

Grants and Sponsorships Administration Officer

City of Busselton | Community Services

Closing date: 26/09/2026

• Permanent full time
• $83,350 - $89,651 + super
• Generous superannuation scheme up to 15.75%
• Excellent employee benefits including the potential to salary package a novated lease vehicle and housing, gym membership, and corporate health discounts

Are you a highly organised administrator who loves bringing structure, efficiency and great customer service to complex processes?

Why work for the City:

The City of Busselton is located in the picturesque southwest coastal region of WA and offers an enviable lifestyle and the opportunity to be part of one of the most progressive, diverse and ambitious Local Governments in the state. We pride ourselves on providing positive outcomes for our community and offering a supportive environment for our employees.

About the role:

The City of Busselton is seeking a Grants & Sponsorships Administration Officer to coordinate the delivery of grant and sponsorship programs that support community groups, local businesses, events and initiatives across our region.

This is more than an administration role. You'll be the person behind the processes, systems and coordination that ensures funding programs are delivered fairly, transparently and professionally from application through to acquittal, supporting staff, assessment panels and decision-makers throughout the process.

What you’ll be doing:

• Coordinating and administering a range of grant and sponsorship programs
• Administering application, assessment, reporting and acquittal processes
• Supporting assessment panels and preparing documentation for decision-makers
• Tracking budgets, funding commitments and program outcomes
• Maintaining accurate data, records and reporting
• Improving systems, templates and processes
• Providing exceptional support to applicants and internal stakeholders
• Supporting City staff who administer or contribute to grant and funding programs

What you’ll bring to the role:

You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional who can juggle competing priorities and build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

You'll bring:

• Experience in grants, program or project administration
• Outstanding organisation and time management skills
• Strong written communication and reporting abilities
• Experience using grant management, database or other web-based administration systems and Microsoft Office. A commitment to customer service, governance and continuous improvement

Pre-employment Requirements:

• Current C-Class Driver’s Licence
• National Police Clearance
• Right to work in Australia

If you enjoy creating efficient processes, supporting great community outcomes and ensuring things run smoothly behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply: Please click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. Please remember to attach a copy of your current resume and cover letter.

Enquiries: Peta Pulford - Manager Events and Culture on (08) 9781 0413 or Human Resources on (08) 9781 1727.

Closing date: Applications are invited until 4.30pm on Saturday, the 26th of September. Screening of applications may take place throughout the advertising period.

The City of Busselton aims to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and encourages applications from Aboriginal Australians, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people living with a disability and people of all ages.

Attachments:
- Position Description - EST 758 - Grants and Sponsorships Administration Officer.pdf