Ao7, Principal Projects and Grants Officer, Office

**Johnathan Thurston Academy**

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The Johnathan Thurston Academy, with Lendlease as our major employment partner, has a unique collaborative employment zone. The goal and focus is to connect job seekers to all of our employment partners throughout the nation. We aim to ensure that all opportunities for potential connections are both exhausted and managed in the one zone. We have created a unique and sophisticated platform that streamlines all employment opportunities between job seekers and employers.

Client**:Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Queensland Government**

Premier and Cabinet (Organisation site)

Office for Veterans; Office for Veterans & Rural & Regional Queensland; Governance and Engagement; Ipswich and Brisbane
An exciting opportunity exists for a Principal Project and Grants Officer to contribute to Queensland's commitment to supporting Veterans' employment opportunities.

**Job details**
- Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
- Position type: Flexible full-time
- Occupational group: Policy & Planning
- Classification: AO7
- Workplace Location: Ipswich region
- Job ad reference: QLD/451019/22
- Yearly salary: $118197 - $126566
- Fortnightly salary: $4530.50 - $4851.30
- Job duration: 6 Months with possibility of extension
- Contact person: Kirrily Magill
- Contact details PH: 07 3003 9168
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As the Principal Project and Grants Officer, you will deliver grants programs and other high-level projects for the Office for Veterans (OFV).

**You will contribute by**:

- leading the delivery of OFV grants programs and other projects and the requiredgovernance arrangements
- coordinating and executing all aspects of grant project management and delivery
- representing the OFV in stakeholder interactions. You will use your significant experience in managing and delivering grant projects to undertake this critical role. As the Principal Project and Grants Officer, you will require excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience including the ability to manage conflict and negotiate positive outcomes.

**Your key responsibilities**
- Develop and oversee the management of the end-to
- end grants process for the Office for Veterans' grants programs including program set-up, administration, stakeholder engagement, promotion, assessment, contracting, monitoring benefits and evaluation.
- Develop, manage and maintain effective working relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders particularly across government and the veteran community.
- Assess, analyse and provide advice regarding the delivered outcomes of grants and projects.
- Develop, monitor and report on budgets and progress reports to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget and develop associated briefing notes and other correspondence.
- Manage and develop a small grants team by fostering quality service practices and effective performance management.
- Identify opportunities to leverage the program in consultation with key program stakeholders.

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination and violence. We recognise the importance of supporting and retaining a mobile, flexible and agile workforce.

Applicants of diverse backgrounds, cultures, gender, age, language, disability, and caring responsibilities are strongly encouraged and supported to apply. Please reach out to discuss reasonable adjustment options, if needed.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

**Further information**

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

**Documents**

DPC Guideline for Applicants (PDF, 363KB)
OO Application Kit

451019 22 Role Description (Word, 259KB)
Role Description

451019 22 Role Description (PDF, 451KB)
Role Description