Assistant Director, Grant Services Branch

Ongoing & Non-ongoing for an initial period of up to 12 months, Flexible working arrangements will be considered
- Woden, ACT preferred (however other NIAA office locations may be considered)
- Location: Woden, ACT preferred (however other NIAA office locations may be considered)
- Application Closing Date: 13-Nov-2024

**Classification**

Executive Level 1 ($121,717 - $138,722)

**Employment Type**

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 12 months)

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two 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 Grant Services Branch provides strategic leadership on grants policies, frameworks and strategies that support the effective delivery of grants within NIAA. Guided by Galambany, NIAA’s transformation program, we ensure the delivery of grants funded under the Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) are underpinned by the relevant policies, frameworks and strategies and ensure effective program and grant delivery consistent with the Commonwealth Grant Rules and Principles as well as NIAA’s vision and purpose.

We also develop and manage Indigenous funding policies, the grant assessment policy, grants risk management policy as well as provide support and advice through a Front Door function. We are looking to fill multiple Assistant Director roles across our four sections:
Grants Front Door: Grants Front Door is the primary point of contact for all NIAA staff seeking grants administration or management advice and assistance through a Help Desk and a Relationship Manager team. The EL1 Relationship Manager provides direct support to internal stakeholders for complex, urgent and end-to-end grant processes.

Grant Design: The Grant Design team ensures IAS grants comply with statutory requirements, regulatory frameworks and NIAA policy through supporting internal stakeholders to develop fit-for-purpose Grant Opportunity Guidelines and assisting with internal advice on grants related frameworks.

Grant Guidance: The Grant Guidance team provides strategic advice and specialist expertise across a broad range of grant management activities, including performance and financial reports; advice on the management of grant agreements with varying levels of complexity; and risk management principles regarding grants administration.

You will be outcomes orientated, able to operate efficiently and display the following skills and attributes:

- demonstrated understanding of the grants lifecycle, administration, and management processes
- clear understanding of the grant governance frameworks or the ability to quickly acquire
- excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts in plain-English
- ability to lead and support a team to achieve results with a focus on contributing to the team and branch priorities
- strong stakeholder relationship skills including ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with a diverse range of clients and colleagues
- capability to work independently and be accountable for delivery of timeframes and priorities
- demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
- consistently upholding the values and principles of NIAA's vision and capability and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.

If you are interested in working with our Grants Guidance section:

- a demonstrated ability to monitor and analyse performance and financial reports and grants financial literacy would be highly desirable in addition to the above skills.

**Identified Position**

This position is Identified which signifies that the role has strong involvement in matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This position is required to liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and service providers. You will require cultural competency, including:

- understanding of the matters impacting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- demonstrated capability and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.

**Eligibility**

To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.

**Security Clearance Required**

Baseline Vetting (Protected)

**Contact Officer