Agreement Manager, Grants Management Unit

3 weeks ago

Perth, Australia Australian Government National Indigenous Australians Agency Full time

Ongoing & Non-ongoing for a period up to 18 months, Flexible working arrangements will be considered
- APS 4,APS 5
- Perth, WA
- Location: Perth, WA
- Application Closing Date: 16-Jul-2023

**Classification**
APS 4,APS 5
APS Level 4 ($72,403 - $77,432)
APS Level 5 ($79,941 - $85,464)

**Employment Type**

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for a period up to 18 months)

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 18 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of three years.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

**Flexible Work**

Flexible working arrangements will be considered

**The Opportunity**

The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) has several opportunities at the APS 5 and APS 4 classifications within the Grants Management Unit (GMU) in Perth. The GMU is seeking applicants to fill current vacancies and to create a merit pool for future vacancies.

The GMU provides high quality, professional grants management and administration services to our stakeholders that supports the outcomes of Government and improves the lives of Indigenous Australians. The GMU provides strategic direction and leverages expertise to ensure quality outcomes are delivered across the program outputs.

The GMU works with its NIAA internal stakeholders—who are in policy and program areas or engagement roles—to provide professional grant management services for Indigenous Advancement Strategy grants. The core function of the GMU is to manage grant agreements.
This includes:

- drafting agreements
- negotiate and execute grant agreements
- monitor compliance and performance
- manage risk
- make payments
- analyse financial reports
- acquit funding.

GMU Agreement Managers have a critical role in ensuring grant agreements comply with statutory requirements, guidelines regulatory frameworks and NIAA policy (eg. risk and assurance) and the relevant Grant Opportunity Guidelines.

**The APS 4 GMU Agreement Manager will be expected to**:

- Support the work of agreement management by undertaking basic grant agreement management and administrative tasks under the supervision and guidance of senior staff.
- Possess knowledge of grant agreement management, the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and financial delegations.
- Perform basic analysis of performance and understand financial statements.
- Manage grant agreements with a lower level of complexity and identify potential risks to relevant internal stakeholders when appropriate.
- Provide assistance and services to stakeholders and escalate issues where appropriate.
- Model supportive and collaborative behaviours, encourage innovation and contribute to an environment where staff are valued and committed to producing quality outcomes.

**The APS 5 GMU Agreement Manager will be expected to**:

- Undertake and deliver consistent grant management, including assessing and managing risk and ensuring that contractual issues are appropriately addressed.
- Possess knowledge of grant agreement management, the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and financial delegations.
- Have an understanding of financial statements and the ability to use online data management systems.
- Assess and resolve complex and sensitive issues that impact programs or grant agreements and develop creative solutions in partnership with Regional Office engagement teams and relevant program areas.
- Manage effective internal and external relationships, negotiate with stakeholders in more complex matters, and resolve escalated issues where appropriate.
- Model supportive and collaborative behaviours, encourage innovation and help build an environment where staff are valued and committed to producing quality outcomes.

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- Basic analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage grant agreements with a lower level of complexity and identify potential risks to relevant internal stakeholders when appropriate.
- Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders regarding the management of grant agreements, eg. service delivery and provider capability risks, performance reports, grant payment instalments.
- Ability to maintain appropriate and accurate records and use online databases.
- Demonstrated flexibility and good judgement.
- Willingness and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Demonstrated analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage grant agreements with varying levels of complexity and sensitivity and identify potential risks.
- Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders regarding the management of grant agreements e.g. service delivery and provider capability risks, performance reports, grant payment instalments.
- Ability to identify emerging opportu

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