Manager Projects Governance & Funding

SuniTAFE is an award-winning large provider of vocational education and training in north-west Victoria.

The Manager Projects Governance and Funding is responsible for managing and supporting the planning, implementation, and oversight of various funding applications, grants, contracts and projects within SuniTAFE to support achievement of strategic objectives. This role involves governing the implementation of the organisational Project Management Framework across all funding, grants, contracts and projects lifecycle, from grant proposal development to project execution and completion.  The Manager Projects Governance and Funding will collaborate with, and support, all relevant stakeholders, including internal teams, external partners, and funding organisations to ensure successful funding, projects and contract outcomes and compliance with relevant requirements.

Key selection criteria
• Relevant Degree or appropriate accreditation in project management and extensive related experience in project management.
• Extensive skill set in using project management-software.
• Experience in leading and governing a project management office.
• Experience in writing successful tender and funding submissions.
• Well-developed skills and experience in funding and contract management 
• Well-developed resource planning and management skills and experience within a project management context
• Well-developed analytical capabilities, including experience in risk analysis, financial analysis and action dependencies.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate business plans and general sense of business acumen.
• Experience in collaborating with government departments in respect to funding , negotiations, and relationships.
• Strong relationships and networks within local community organisations and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience in the VET or education sector (desirable)

The successful candidate will be required to provide:

• A successful criminal record check which is less than 6 months old; and
• A working with children check.

Applications for this role will remain open until Sunday 5 May 2024.