• Assist our full time Grants Specialist in peak periods.
• Casual role to suit your availability.
• Fully remote, hybrid or onsite.
• Attractive hourly rate of between $58.26 and $78.77 per hour.

About us:

Walgett Shire Council proudly serves a diverse and unique region in the heart of outback New South Wales. Covering over 22,000 square kilometres, the Shire includes the towns of Walgett, Lightning Ridge, and Collarenebri, along with the villages of Carinda, Cumborah, Rowena, and Burren Junction, as well as expansive rural areas. With a population of approximately 7,000, the Shire supports key industries such as agriculture, grazing, grain handling, opal mining, and tourism.

Nestled at the junction of the Namoi and Barwon Rivers, Walgett is rich in history and natural beauty. Once a bustling paddle-steamer port, it is now the northern gateway to the iconic Darling River Run, offering breathtaking landscapes and a deep connection to Australia’s heritage.

Just an hour north, Lightning Ridge is famed for its vibrant opal mining culture and distinctive outback charm. Whether it’s fossicking for opals, exploring underground art galleries, soaking in naturally heated artesian springs, or enjoying the tranquility of river fishing, the region offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

Life in Walgett Shire offers the best of outback living—open skies, a strong sense of community, and endless opportunities to explore. For more information about Walgett and the Lightning Ridge area, please click here.

About the role:

Walgett Shire Council is seeking an experienced Grants Officer (Casual) to provide surge capacity and specialist support to our full time Grants Specialist during peak funding and reporting periods.

Working across the organisation, you will help identify priority funding opportunities, prepare high-quality submissions, and support the end-to-end administration of funded projects, including grant agreements, milestone reporting, compliance requirements and acquittals. The role is practical and delivery focused, requiring the ability to pick up complex project information quickly, work to tight deadlines, and produce clear, persuasive and accurate documentation.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple projects, can operate with a high level of autonomy, and can add immediate value by strengthening Council’s funding pipeline and ensuring our reporting obligations are met when workloads increase.

About you:

You are a capable and reliable grants professional who can step in during peak periods and deliver outcomes quickly and to a high standard. You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience preparing successful grant or funding submissions in local government, government, not for profit, or other complex organisational environments.
• Strong understanding of government funding programs, eligibility requirements, and grant management obligations (including agreements, milestones and acquittals).
• Excellent writing, editing and research skills, with the ability to produce well structured, accurate submissions under tight timeframes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to liaise professionally with internal project owners and external funding bodies.
• High attention to detail, strong judgement, and a clear commitment to compliance, record keeping and risk awareness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (particularly Word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint), with experience using grant registers or project tracking systems regarded.
• The ability to work flexibly and autonomously, selecting your working hours by agreement, provided you reliably meet grant deadlines and agreed deliverables.
• Comfort working fully remote, hybrid, or on site, with a willingness to attend in person from time to time (for example, periodic onsite days in Walgett for planning, relationship building and project context, as required).

At Walgett Shire Council, we understand that not every candidate will meet every criterion, and that is perfectly fine—your passion and potential matter most to us.

The full position description can be viewed by clicking here.

For further information or discussion about the position, contact our People and Culture team on 02 6828 6100 during business hours.

What we offer:

• An attractive hourly rate of between $58.26 to $78.77 per hour, depending on your experience.
• Professional development opportunities to support your growth and success.
• Employee Assistance Program available to support you and your family through all life’s challenges.
• Exceptional working conditions within a family-friendly and supportive environment.

How to apply:

To apply, follow the instructions below, complete the selection criteria and attach your CV and cover letter. Applications that do not answer the selection criteria and attach a CV and cover letter will not be considered.

Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s People and Culture Team via email jobs@walgett.nsw.gov.au 

Please Note: All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be sent to you via email.

Closing date for applications:

Applications close at 9.00am on Friday, 13 February 2026.

Council reserves the right to close, withdraw or extend vacancies without prior notice.

Walgett Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.