Grants Officer

• $120,908 per annum + 12% superannuation
• Full time, fixed term to 29 January 2027 (Parental leave backfill)
• Wadawurrung/Geelong based role (hybrid work from home – 3 days a week in office)

About the opportunity

The External Affairs branch ensures relationships with all levels of government, industry and the community contribute to WorkSafe’s ability to lead and deliver on its vision and mission. The Grants Officer is responsible for managing the WorkSafe Grants program and works closely with key internal and external stakeholders across the whole of WorkSafe to ensure the process is transparent, consistent and fair. This position will also:

• Implement, manage and coordinate the WorkSafe grants program
• Lead the continuous development of funding proposals with external stakeholders
• Review and evaluate grant applications for compliance and eligibility
• Coordinate the creation and maintenance of accurate grant application records
• Maintain accurate financial management of the various fund programs and reporting these figures through to Senior Leaders and the Executive Committee

Please ensure you review the Position Description here for additional information on accountabilities for this role.

About you

You will have previous experience working in the Grants space with a solid understanding of government processes. You are highly organised and demonstrate exceptional communication skills.  You have a passion for stakeholder management with the ability to negotiate outcomes.  You are a team orientated person who enjoys making an impact on your team and stakeholder.  You will also possess:

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex instructions and guidelines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to provide clear, accurate advice
• Demonstrated experience in developing and facilitating robust and transparent decision making processes
• Financial nous, with the ability to work with financials and figures with ease
• Strong problem identification, analysis and solution development skills

Working with us

At WorkSafe, our goal is for every employee to feel connected, safe, and valued within their team, for teams to feel appreciated in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be respected in the community.

We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and individuals of all sexualities and genders.  

What’s next?

Applications close 11:00pm Thursday 25 September 2025. Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.

Only applications submitted via the WorkSafe Careers website will be considered.

Preferred candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and/or other checks as required for the position as part of the recruitment process.

Eligibility for ongoing employment with WorkSafe Victoria requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

Due to the volume of applications received, individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.

For further enquiries please contact TA Specialist, Shay McLean via email at [email protected]