Project Officer - Grants Program

Project Officer - Grants Program

Fixed Term Contract - Full Time for the first 4 months and then reducing to Part Time until the end of August 2026

Classification: HS3

Hourly Rate: $ 37.6763 and 12% Superannuation

About Us

At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community. We encourage and celebrate diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our staff and visitors to our services and we are dedicated to living our values of: 

Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

With a population of approximately 10,000 and a catchment of 16,500, Hamilton is the regional centre of Victoria's Southern Grampians region and WDHS is the largest employer in the region. WDHS provides a comprehensive range of acute inpatient services, residential aged care and primary and community health services. To find our more information about WDHS you can visit  https://wdhs.net/v2/about-us/.

The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland and wineries dotted in-between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you! To find our more information about the Greater Hamilton region you can: Visit  https://wdhs.net/v2/home/careers/community-information/

About the role

Join the National Centre for Farmer Health team and play a vital role in supporting Victorian farming communities through the administration of Look Over the Farm Gate community grants. This fixed term role starts mid January 2026 and will be full time for the first 4 months, then transition to part time until the end of August 2026 as the project wraps up. You'll manage the end to end grants process - supporting applicants, coordinating assessments, overseeing payments and acquittals, and ensuring compliance. 

Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and excellent communication are essential. Hybrid working arrangements available.

What we can offer 

• Salary Packaging
• Social Club membership and leisure membership discount
• Staff health and well being supportive culture
• Flexible working arrangement

For more information please see the Position Description 

Closing Date: Sunday 7th of December 2025

Proposed Interviews to take place upon receipt of suitable applications.

The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements. 

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability