Principal Grants Officer

2 days ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

About the Department of Education:
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to giving all children a great start and ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the social, economic and cultural development of Queensland. DoE sets the foundations for quality early learning experiences and delivers world class education services. We are committed to ensuring our education and care systems are aligned to the state's employment, skills and economic priorities, and inspire creativity, critical thinking and resilience. DoE is a diverse organisation with the largest workforce in the state. We are committed to teaching, learning and care environments that have at their centre child/student and staff health and safety.

About the Role:
As the Principal Grants Officer, you will perform a leading role in the delivery of early childhood programs including contract and performance management, using effective and efficient administration of funding to early childhood education and care providers via the online grants management system.

Responsibilities include:
Identify and provide advice on effective grants management, financial management, information and support for all units within the division.
Provide information on procedures, standards and practices to ensure the division's compliance with Government and departmental requirements.
Prepare timely, quality, complex and well researched documents including briefs and correspondence, reports, presentations and submissions for consideration by senior and executive management.
Provide authoritative and professional advice, analysis and guidance to the senior management team and other senior staff in relation to grants management, and financial position.
Contribute to the preparation of monthly reports and financial analysis to allow informed decision making.

Interested? To Apply:
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor) highlighting your key skills, experience and attributes relevant to this role.
Attach a 2-page written response on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and attributes would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirement of this role.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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