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Assurance Manager, Executive Level 2, Business

3 months ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Department of Industry, Science, Energy & Resources Full time
Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne and Perth

  • Job closes 25/5/2024

About the Department:

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government's economic agenda.

Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology.


We do this by:

  • Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
  • Investing in science and technology
  • Strengthening the resources sector.
The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work.

You will be able to create positive impact in people's lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.


If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia's future.


Please see the APSC's APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.


About the team:


The Business Grants Hub is responsible for design and management of grant programs on behalf of 11 other Commonwealth departments, managing over $7b in government's investment in Australian businesses.


Grants play a critical role in:

  • supporting growth in businesses and industries
- fostering research and innovation
- strengthening communities
- helping the environment
- providing emergency relief


In addition to grant program management, the division encompasses enabling functions that provide a comprehensive support model for grant delivery.

These broadly include management of grant assurance and compliance activities, change management, workforce planning as well as delivery of continuous improvement projects.

It is a dynamic division of over 350 people, all our teams are geographically dispersed with staff located all around Australia


The Grant Assurance and Compliance team withing the Business Grants Hub plays a vital role in supporting program teams, the Executives and Policy Partner agencies.

The team is responsible for assurance advisory services, compliance monitoring, program reviews and project management to minimise delivery risk by monitoring grants administration to meet legislative, policy and process requirements.


  • Enjoy leading staff, working collaboratively, and building partnerships and networks.
  • Have excellent communication skills and experience in managing a geographically dispersed team in the delivery of highquality outcomes.
  • Have demonstrated judgment and integrity to engage constructively with risk, the intellectual ability and personal resilience to positively challenge conventional ways of doing things and the ability to adapt approaches taken to meet program outcomes to a high degree.
  • Work effectively within a leadership group and collaborate with peers to deliver shared outcomes.
  • Demonstrate empathy in your dealings with people from diverse backgrounds.

Key competencies

  • Leadership and management skills, including the ability to delegate confidently to meet outcomes in the face of ambiguity and change.
  • Highlevel understanding of grant management environment or demonstrated ability to quickly gain this.
  • Able to engage with and manage risks effectively, including to flexibly respond to uncertainty and changing circumstances to maintain progress from inception to completion.
  • Able to successfully build, maintain and manage collaborative relationships at different levels with diverse groups that are geographically dispersed to achieve business objectives.
  • Able to have productive robust conversations and proactively deal with challenging situations and conflict to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes both in person and remotely.
  • Growth and learning mindset and the ability to build a learning and adaptive workplace culture.

Experience

  • Experience in managing the development and implementation of effective regulatory operational policies and processes.
  • Expertlevel understanding of compliance and risk management principles, legislation, and associated systems and practices, ideally in a grants management and delivery environment.
  • Significant leadership and management experience in a complex organisation, including a proven track record of establishing high performing teams and systems.
  • Experience working successfully with external stakeholders.
  • Qualifications in a relevant discipline are highly regarded.

What you will do:

As Manager of the Grant Assurance and Compliance team you will report directly to the General Manager and work with a high level of autonomy under broad direction

You will:

  • Implement the government's strategic policy agenda and contribute to improved policy making, innovative program design and grants management from the compliance and risk management focused lens.
  • Lead, direct and coach your team delivering a ran