Vacancy Details

Coordinator Advocacy, Grants & Partnership

  • Salary Band 8- $130,108 - $145,807 plus 12% Super
  • Lead advocacy, grants and partnerships that shape city outcomes
  • Full time, 12-month position (parental leave backfill)
  • Located at St Kilda Town Hall or with flexible working arrangements possible

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

About the Role

Lead a team to deliver Council's advocacy, grants and partnership portfolio to progress strategic priorities, secure external investment and build strong relationships across government, community and networks.

Work closely with senior leaders, Councillors, government stakeholders, external partners and project teams across the organisation.

This is a high-impact role for someone who can combine political awareness, strategic thinking, and management practice to deliver outcomes, build capability and strengthen Council's influence.

Duties:

  • Lead advocacy plans, campaigns and stakeholder engagement
  • Drive grants, funding submissions and compliance reporting
  • Build partnerships across government, sector groups and community
  • Manage priorities, resources, risks and portfolio delivery

Skills and Experience 

  • Experience in local, state and/or federal government political environments
  • Experience in advocacy, government relations and/or grants
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
  • Excellent communication with strong strategic and analytical capability
  • Leadership experience managing projects, priorities and resources

Culture 

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community. 

Benefits

  • We offer a workplace that accommodates your working style and needs. 
  • Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community-focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
  • Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program with access to fitness gyms, pools and facilities, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations   

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

  • Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
  • Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and                                                       
  • Sufficient proof of their identity. 
  • Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
  • Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation). 

How to Apply

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All applicants must provide a Resume and Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Elizabeth Cowin, Coordinator Advocacy, Grants & Partnerships, 0424 157 329 or via elizabeth.cowin@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

Applications close 11.59pm 28 June 2026.

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone 0468 576 806 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au