Funding Team Assistant

About us

Screenwest is Western Australia’s not-for-profit screen industry funding organisation.  We support the development and production of film, television, and digital games projects in WA.

Our vision is for Western Australia to be widely recognised as the preferred destination for high quality screen productions.  A place where local talent is identified, nurtured and retained and can build long lasting careers in the screen industry.

The opportunity

We are seeking a Funding Team Assistant to join our team, providing high-quality administrative support and stakeholder service across Screenwest's grants funding programs.

The role will be responsible for:

• Providing general administrative and secretarial assistance for designated funding programs, including assessment panel scheduling and minutes

• Assisting with research, statistics, reports and correspondence relating to Screenwest funding programs

• Liaising with grant funding applicants, screen industry members and other stakeholders about Screenwest funding programs and processes

• Maintaining the funding database, Funding Administration procedures and other tracking documents

• Supporting the ongoing implementation and maintenance of SmartyGrants and other grants management systems

• Tracking projects and contracts, including deliverables, acquittals and audit information, liaising daily with grant applicants

• Maintaining robust recordkeeping and information management for grant funding applications

The right person will be able to demonstrate / have experience with:

• Experience in a customer service or office environment, with excellent, professional and courteous customer service skills

• A demonstrated commitment to delivering quality customer service

• Experience providing administrative support, with well-developed keyboard and computer skills, including Microsoft Office, databases, spreadsheets and word processing

• Experience in research and effective writing skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders

• The ability to work autonomously and within a small team environment

• Experience in the film, TV or screen sector is desirable

• Knowledge of the screen industry and WA film funding practices is desirable

What’s in it for you:

• Contribute to the growth of a sustainable WA screen industry

• Supportive team culture that values innovation and collaboration

• Central East Perth location, close to public transport

 Other requirements: 

• Pre-employment checks and provision of a current (within three months) National Police Clearance Certificate will be required.

• Out of hours work may be required at times

If you would like to find out more, please email *************@source.com.au

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 11 September 2026.