Assistant Manager, Executive Level 1, Grants Capability and Workforce

• Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth
• Applications close 27 June

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 10 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 Grants Capability and Workforce team plays a pivotal role within the division, overseeing a diverse range of functions aimed at fortifying the division's operational backbone. These encompass:

• management of divisional workforce planning capabilities.
• maintenance of required staffing levels through varied surge options and recruitment processes.
• delivery of training and professional development initiatives to meet divisional capability needs.
• management of contracts for Third Party service providers.
• delivery of induction programs and initiatives to better support culture and people in our division.

The Grants Training section within the Grants Capability and Workforce team manage and deliver on divisional training needs for the Business Grants Hub. We manage all facets of this process, from training needs analysis through to delivery, and use the talent management models to prioritise and manage project delivery. We work closely across grants delivery and enabling areas of the department to communicate and embed standard practices into day-to-day operations.

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate will be a leader who is outcome focused and committed to promoting a culture of learning, teamwork, and best practice. You will also have the following skills, capabilities and experience:

• Leadership experience and the proven ability to manage and develop a diverse and geographically dispersed team to deliver high quality outputs.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to establish clear plans, time frames and provide regular project updates to management and stakeholders.
• Highly proficient oral and written communication skills to ensure information is clear and readily understood by the intended audience.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with people including our Senior Executive stakeholders.
• Strong relationship management skills including proven ability to establish and effectively draw on networks and to influence the expectations of key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex problems and manage sensitive issues.
• Strong IT skills, systems literacy and knowledge of grants administration processes, or a demonstrated ability to learn new processes and systems quickly.

Highly desirable skills that will further enhance your application

• Demonstrated high level facilitation and presentation skills.
• Previous training experience, a foundational understanding of Learning Needs Analysis and/or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

We have a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work. This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where everyone is valued and respected for their contribution. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.

What you will do

As Assistant Manager you will report directly to the Manager, Grants Capability and Workforce team and undertake complex work under broad direction. In this leadership role you will:

• Lead and manage a small, geographically dispersed team, including establishing expectations, scheduling and reviewing work and balancing competing priorities.
• Design and deliver a range of projects and initiatives, such as strategic capability development projects and learning training packages and software.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive improvements in organisational capability and positively influence and affect change across the division.
• Keep senior staff informed, escalating issues and proposing solutions on the basis of good judgment and an understanding of priorities and wider agency implications.
• Harness the knowledge and skills of subject matter experts in other areas to achieve outcomes.
• Develop contracts, lead procurement and/or recruitment activities, and/or manage projects delivered by external providers.
• Build capability in a team environment through coaching others, providing performance feedback, conflict resolution and encouraging career development.

Eligibility

To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.

Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Notes

We welcome applications from all over Australia and flexible working arrangements will be discussed with the successful applicants. However, you may need to be able to get to one of our State office locations in Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney to attend to IT matters, induction activities, such as face-to-face training, and where required for ongoing team planning and development opportunities.

A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.

Application information

Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.

Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 750 words and should align to the key duties listed above.

Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).

Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact or if you require assistance with your application.

Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply.

Contact Information

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Tania Macdonald via email on