Project Officers, Aps Level 5, Grants Capability

3 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia Department of Industry, Science, Energy & Resources Full time

Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth and Hobart
- Applications close 26/06/2024

**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 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 development and management of our Customer and Grant Management systems, delivery of training and professional development initiatives, 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 opportunity**:
**Workforce Planning and Scheduling**

Responsible for analyses, forecasts, and planning workforce supply and demand for the grant delivery teams in the division and determines best solutions for change. We manage workforce related data sets and respond to requests for data, information and strategic advice on a range of workforce planning matters.

**Grants Training**

Responsible for training and educating our staff on bespoke grants software, processes, and business skill sets, to meet the strategic goals of the department. We work closely across grants delivery and enabling areas of the department to communicate and embed standard practices into day-to-day operations.

**People Engagement**

Oversees management of recruitment, mobility, and people engagement processes for the division, including assisting with the onboarding and induction process of new starters. We liaise with stakeholders across the department and provide information to our division on people-related matters. We drive the development, implementation and promotion of culture and well-being initiatives.
- A high level of interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor and adapt messages to target audiences.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship building skills.
- Sound judgement and ability to make decisions supported by evidence.
- Great attention to detail and proven ability to proactively manage workloads to deliver quality and timely outcomes.
- Excellent IT skills, including proven ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office products, and to analyse datasets from disparate sources.

**What you will do**:
Irrespective of the section you work in, as an APS5 Project Officer in the Grants Capability and Workforce team you will work under limited direction and perform the following key duties:

- Assist with development and implementation of initiatives and delivery of projects within your area of responsibility.
- Undertake and manage moderately complex projects and BaU activities under the direction of Supervisor, providing regular progress updates and ensure quality and timely outputs.
- Compose a range of written content, develop artefacts, templates and guides tailored to specific audiences.
- Respond to enquiries, coordinate requests and escalate



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