Job Description

Personnel Area: Corporate Services Group

Branch: Strategic Finance

Salary Range: Band 8 $150,432 - $162,791 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Brisbane Square

Our Business

Brisbane City Council is Australia’s largest local government, with more than 9,000 employees, an annual budget of almost $4 billion and assets in excess of $34 billion. As an organisation we are dedicated to ensuring the Brisbane of tomorrow becomes even better than the Brisbane of today. We nurture innovation, value sustainability, and support strong economic growth.

Corporate Services support, equip and help guide Council to deliver the Brisbane Vision through centralised corporate services and a customer-focused approach.

The Role

The Lead Analyst – Grants plays a pivotal role in unlocking funding that delivers real outcomes for our community. This position proactively identifies and secures high‑value grant opportunities, leads end‑to‑end submissions, and ensures strong governance, compliance, and reporting across the full grant lifecycle.

Working closely with teams at all levels of Council, the role leverages insights, partnerships, and networks to support innovative, high‑impact community projects. It also builds and maintains strong external relationships with funding bodies and stakeholders, acting as a trusted advocate for future investment that advances Council’s strategic priorities and long‑term vision.

To be successful you will have:

• relevant tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related discipline
• extensive experience in grant writing, funding acquisition, and end‑to‑end grant administration, with a proven record of securing and managing funded projects in a government or community setting
• strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across a complex organisation and with external stakeholders
• highly developed organisational, analytical, and reporting skills, with strong attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, and to identify opportunities and risks to inform sound decision‑making
• demonstrated integrity, with experience handling sensitive information and upholding high standards of confidentiality and ethics
• proven leadership capabilities consistent with Council’s Leadership Blueprint.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary.

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position against the key selection criteria.

This role will require a qualification and Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please call Larissa Robl, Talent Partner, on 07 3178 4280.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 9 April 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.