Program Manager Grants and Agreements

2 weeks ago

City Of Joondalup, Australia VenuesWest Full time

Overview

Position Title: Program Manager Grants and Agreements

Agency: Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Location: Joondalup

Branch: Grants

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time

Position No.: 100643

Closing Date: 4:00 PM, 27 October 2025 (Australian Western Standard Time)

Join us in shaping Western Australia’s future. We’re delivering on government priorities across sustainable development, renewable energy, environment protection, and water security. We value science, policy, and community collaboration and are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

The Opportunity

The Department is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to lead the delivery of its Grants and Agreements Program. This role supports the objectives of the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030, administering funding programs such as Better Bins and Better Bins Plus. The successful applicant will:

- Manage governance frameworks and probity in grant administration
- Oversee a team of four staff
- Provide strategic advice on program alignment and opportunities for improvement
- Ensure delivery of program outcomes within defined timeframes and budget
- Engage with stakeholders, including local governments, community organisations, and other government agencies

Responsibilities

- Lead delivery of the Grants and Agreements Program
- Maintain governance, probity, and accountability in grant administration
- Direct a team of four staff with a focus on performance and development
- Provide strategic, budgetary, and timing advice to Senior Manager Programs
- Monitor program outcomes and reporting against commitments
- Foster effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration

Qualifications and Skills

- Experience in budget and project management, leadership, and team development
- Strategic thinking and high-level communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to interpret and apply legislation and policy relevant to government objectives
- Desirable: knowledge of contemporary best practices in waste avoidance and resource recovery; experience managing waste-related programs

Flexible Working and Diversity

We support flexible working arrangements and are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth.

How to Apply

If you believe you have what it takes, apply online by clicking the “Apply for Job” button and provide:

- A comprehensive CV detailing relevant experience
- A two-page (2) cover letter outlining key responsibilities and achievements in context of the work-related requirements
- Two referees (one preferably a current supervisor or recent manager)

Notes

- Eligibility to live and work in Australia for the duration of the opportunity
- Employment screening may include a National Criminal History check

For technical difficulties applying online, contact recruitment at recruitment@dwer.wa.gov.au or (08) 6364 7800. For access needs, contact us via recruitment@dwer.wa.gov.au or (08) 6364 7800.

This vacancy process may be used to fill similar roles across the WA public sector in the next 12 months and may be full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed term in metropolitan or regional locations.

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