Assistant Director, Grants and Procurement

2 days ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

Do you have experience leading teams responsible for the delivery of grants and or procurement related functions? Do you believe in delivering great solutions for your customers? If you have answered yes to these questions - you might be the person Economic Development is looking for

We’re looking for an Assistant Director to lead the Grants and Procurement portfolio within our Finance and Business Services team, who support Economic Development in finance, human resources, grants, procurement, business improvement and health and safety functions. Demonstrated knowledge in grants and procurement, extremely strong collaboration skills and leadership experience are essential to this role.

You’ll be working with a team who know their business well and are great at what they do. You will need to be confident, able to get your head around complex issues quickly, and deliver solutions for a multitude of problems.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply. Hear about CMTEDD from some of our staff.

**Notes**: Please note, this position will operate under activity-based working (ABW) arrangements. Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

***A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

**How to apply**:After reviewing the “What you will do” and “What you require” sections in the Position Description, please provide a two-page written response that provides evidence of your suitability to the role. Include examples that clearly demonstrate your relevant experience, skills, knowledge and behavioural capabilities. Please provide a current curriculum vitae and include two referees.



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