Manningham City Council

Community Grants Team Lead

• Full
  time, permanent position
• Band 7 $113,574.00 + 12% Superannuation
• Based in
  Doncaster, Victoria

Are you passionate
about empowering local groups and driving positive change in the community?
Manningham Council is seeking a proactive Community Grants Team Lead to
coordinate and deliver our Community Grants Program.

Manningham Council
proudly delivers over 100 services to our vibrant and diverse community. From
parks and galleries to shopping hubs and home care, we’re committed to making
Manningham a liveable, inclusive, and thriving place to live, work, and visit.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs
of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the
team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive
outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of
your work within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for
Manningham.

About the role

In this
role, you will lead the delivery and administration of Manningham’s Community
Grants Program, ensuring compliance, timely processing, and continuous
improvement. You will provide expert guidance to stakeholders, manage systems
and financial processes, and prepare reports to support informed
decision-making. Building strong relationships with community groups and
internal teams, you’ll also deliver initiatives that strengthen local
organisations capacity to access and manage grants. This position includes
supervising staff and driving program efficiency to achieve positive community
outcomes.

Skills and experience

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end grant
  programs, including compliance and governance.
• Ability to build strong relationships with
  community organisations, not-for-profits, and internal teams.
• Skilled in mentoring and supervising staff to
  achieve program objectives.
• Experience designing and delivering training for
  community groups and Council officers.
• Strong budgeting, reporting, and record-keeping
  skills to ensure transparent program delivery.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing
  deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• High-level written and verbal communication
  skills, including report writing and promotional content.

Position Description can be viewed below or is available on the job advertisement on the Manningham careers’ section: Job Vacancies

How to
Apply

Click APPLY
to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements
of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Rachel Drill,
Coordinator Community Grants and Events on 03 9840 9115.

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment
process, please email [email protected]
or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications
close on Monday 7 September 2026 at 11:00pm.

Don’t meet every requirement for this role?
Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely
to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that
different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience
doesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about
this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.

Council
recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure
equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications
from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities,
gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies
and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy,
flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various
communication methods when working remotely.

If you
require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements,
please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council
is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a
Working with Children Check.