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Sponsorship and Grants Officer
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Job Description
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Community Services Marketing/Communications/Events
$+8,141-$103,+4+ per annum, plus superannuation
Full-time, permanent
CBD Location
As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.
The Opportunity
As a Sponsorship and Grants Officer in the City of Perth, you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the transparent, best-practice and centralised administration of the City’s sponsorship and grants programs including but not limited to events, arts, economic development, sustainability, heritage, and business improvement. The Officer facilitates the outgoing sponsorship and grant process and annual program which is established to drive outcomes against the Strategic Community Plan and City strategies including the Event Strategy, Economic Development Strategy and Sustainability Strategy. The Officer manages enquiries, relationships with key stakeholders, program administration and works to maximise the commercial and community opportunities which arise out of City sponsorships and grants.
Reporting to the Coordinator within our Sponsorship and Grants team, your responsibilities would primarily include:
Provide specialist funding advice to applicants and internal stakeholders. This includes ensuring high quality submissions that meet the City’s priorities as outlined in the Strategic Community Plan, Event Strategy, Economic Development Strategy, and Sustainability Strategy;
Foster collaboration with internal business units that have strategic objectives aligned to the sponsorship and grants program;
Prepare and review external communications relating to the City’s sponsorship and grant programs including guidelines, website and promotional materials; and
Approve use of the City’s logo and other collateral; and oversee the allocation of City signage to ensure high level representation at sponsored events.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will possess:
Comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience managing sponsorship or grant programs to ensure they meet corporate objectives and deliverables;
Experience in preparing and analysing medium to complex reports and data;
Experience working in a complex multi-disciplinary environment with diverse stakeholder groups; and
Excellent written communication and report writing skills.
If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.
Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.
Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:
A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
A current ‘C’ class Australian drivers licence; and
A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).
How to Apply
When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!
The Application Process
Applications for this position will close at 5PM, AWST on Friday, 20 June 2026. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.
Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.
We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, ****** orientation and gender identities.
Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.
For further information please contact Rich Williams, Coordinator Sponsorship, 08 +461 1456.
Community Services Marketing/Communications/Events
$+8,141-$103,+4+ per annum, plus superannuation
Full-time, permanent
CBD Location
As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.
The Opportunity
As a Sponsorship and Grants Officer in the City of Perth, you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the transparent, best-practice and centralised administration of the City’s sponsorship and grants programs including but not limited to events, arts, economic development, sustainability, heritage, and business improvement. The Officer facilitates the outgoing sponsorship and grant process and annual program which is established to drive outcomes against the Strategic Community Plan and City strategies including the Event Strategy, Economic Development Strategy and Sustainability Strategy. The Officer manages enquiries, relationships with key stakeholders, program administration and works to maximise the commercial and community opportunities which arise out of City sponsorships and grants.
Reporting to the Coordinator within our Sponsorship and Grants team, your responsibilities would primarily include:
Provide specialist funding advice to applicants and internal stakeholders. This includes ensuring high quality submissions that meet the City’s priorities as outlined in the Strategic Community Plan, Event Strategy, Economic Development Strategy, and Sustainability Strategy;
Foster collaboration with internal business units that have strategic objectives aligned to the sponsorship and grants program;
Prepare and review external communications relating to the City’s sponsorship and grant programs including guidelines, website and promotional materials; and
Approve use of the City’s logo and other collateral; and oversee the allocation of City signage to ensure high level representation at sponsored events.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will possess:
Comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience managing sponsorship or grant programs to ensure they meet corporate objectives and deliverables;
Experience in preparing and analysing medium to complex reports and data;
Experience working in a complex multi-disciplinary environment with diverse stakeholder groups; and
Excellent written communication and report writing skills.
If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.
Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.
Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:
A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
A current ‘C’ class Australian drivers licence; and
A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).
How to Apply
When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!
The Application Process
Applications for this position will close at 5PM, AWST on Friday, 20 June 2026. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.
Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.
We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, ****** orientation and gender identities.
Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.
For further information please contact Rich Williams, Coordinator Sponsorship, 08 +461 1456.
