Grants and Public Policy Officer (PX58/25)

The City of Cockburn has an exciting future and is committed to delivering outstanding service and achieving our vision of being the best place to be.

About the City 

As one of the major coastal cities in Western Australia, Cockburn has it all. With a current population of over 120,000, the city offers an incredible coastline, beautiful beaches and parks, and a growing list of community facilities and employment opportunities.

Our vision of Cockburn, the best place to be helps to shape everything we do, with a focus on delivering for our changing and expanding community. With 24 suburbs, a long history and an exciting future, you’re invited to be part of it all.

Cockburn. Get amongst it 

What we offer 

At City of Cockburn, we care about our team's growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can look forward to:

• Supportive Environment: Work alongside an engaged, fun, and hardworking team.
• Professional Development: Comprehensive training and career growth opportunities.
• An opportunity to make a positive difference to our growing community.
• Generous superannuation (up to 15.5%)
• Additional 2 days of leave per year
• Cockburn ARC membership and wellness programs

About the position

The City is seeking a proactive Grants & Public Policy Officer to join our high performing team dedicated to improving the liveability and prosperity of the Cockburn community.  The successful candidate will identify, coordinate and apply for external grants and awards on behalf of the City of Cockburn.  In this role you will advise, record, and oversee the incoming grants and acquittal process across the City. You’ll also develop and communicate complex information into easy-to-understand language suited for the target audience. This includes the development and communication of public policy, parliamentary submissions and other similar reports.

About you

Your interpersonal and relationship-building skills, coupled with your exceptional communication and report-writing skills will persuade state and federal government and the private-sector to dedicate funding to City projects to offset the financial input from ratepayers.  You will develop Communications including newsletters and updates about grants and awards and support the Advocacy & Public Policy team with Communications.

The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive experience preparing grants and/or awards applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exemplary report writing and research skills
• Knowledge of government responsibilities, policies, and processes
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and time-management skills
• Ability to work autonomously and proactively.

Salary: $90,331.96 – 95,827.15 per annum depending on skills and experience.

How to Apply: 

Please read the attached position description and selection criteria for a full understanding of the role before applying. Then click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button on the City’s webpage (Job Vacancies - City of Cockburn) and complete the online application. 

Please prepare a detailed cover letter addressing how your experience, skills and behaviours make you the best person for the role. Don’t forget to attach your current resume. 

Close Date: The closing date for this advertisement has been extended until Monday 11 May 2025 at 9am

Further Information: Daniel Newman – Principal Advocacy and Public Policy at *******@cockburn.wa.gov.au

The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to this date.

The City of Cockburn is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applicants are required to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Cockburn values.