AddressAbout the Role:
The Grants function is responsible for supporting business areas to undertake grant activities in accordance with the Commonwealth Grant Rules and Guidelines and relevant policies and legislation.
The APS6 Grants has reasonable autonomy and accountability to exercise both initiative and judgment to interpret legislation and policy, in the application of practices and procedures to achieve outcomes within the functions.
The position is required to provide detailed technical, professional, policy, operational support and advice in relation to complex problems. Where required, the role will coordinate and assist in the strategic planning, program and project management and policy development that support the NDIA’s objectives to “build a world-leading National Disability Insurance Scheme”.
The APS6 Grants will have a considerable level of public contact in relation to complex, difficult or sensitive issues. It is required to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders in a representational role on behalf of the branch/division/NDIA.
Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
- Providing complex grants policy advice, in accordance with relevant Commonwealth and NDIA policies and legislation.
- Providing business partnering support across Agency business areas undertaking grants.
- Maintaining the grants template suite, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and legislation.
- Preparing grants reports and briefing materials for internal and external stakeholders.
- Supporting continuous improvement within the Grants function.
Skills and Experience
- Experience in grant administration or grant policy advice.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, Worker Screening check and/or Working with Children Check (where required) and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.
