Assistant Managers, Executive Level 1, Business

Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Hobart
- Applications close 16 April

**About the Department**:
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

- Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
- Investing in science and technology
- Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.

Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.

**About the Business Grants Hub**:
The Business Grants Hub and Integrity Division is comprised of three branches:

- **Business Grants Hub - Internal Programs Branch**:

- **Business Grants Hub - External Programs Branch**:

- **Integrity Branch**

The Business Grants Hub is responsible for establishment and management of granting programs in partnership with other Commonwealth departments. Grants play a critical role in:

- supporting growth in businesses and industries
- fostering research and innovation
- strengthening communities
- helping the environment
- providing emergency relief.

Working closely with policy agencies to ensure successful delivery of outcomes across government, the Business Grants Hub supports streamlining of government grants to improve business interactions and service delivery.

We provide an end-to-end grant delivery service using a national network. To support this holistic approach our internal structure includes program delivery as well as core enabling functions.

The Design and Liaison team and Program Planning and Design teamwork with Commonwealth agencies to co-design grant opportunities, provide strategic advice and briefing on grants and develop and maintain strong, productive relationships with our stakeholders.
- proven experience in, or the ability to quickly gain an understanding of, grant design, delivery, or management
- leadership experience including experience in developing and managing staff and building teams to deliver high quality outputs
- excellent written and oral communication skills and strong ability to negotiate
- strategic perspective, an eye for detail and ability to drive work
- excellent organisation, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
- a flexible and adaptable approach and comfortable in working in a changing environment.

**What you will do**:
As a member of the team, you will work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment to undertake the following core functions of the team:

- establish, manage, and maintain strong relationships with policy partners and other stakeholders
- engage with policy partners early in the design process to inform the development of new policy proposals and costings
- shape, influence and negotiate program design and delivery with other members of a multi-disciplinary project team
- monitor progress against key deliverables to ensure that programs are launched and delivered on time, in consultation with stakeholders
- work with other teams across the department to develop and review shared templates and processes to achieve continuous improvement
- provide quality program, service and technical advice and expertise
- manage quality in drafting and reviewing grant program documentation
- lead and manage a small team that may be geographically dispersed, including establishing expectations, scheduling, and reviewing work and managing improvement initiatives
- support, mentor, and coach members of the team to develop their capability, build a positive and productive culture, and facilitate the production of high-quality work.

**Eligibility**:
**Notes**:
This recruitment process is being used to fill permanent, ongoing Executive Level 1 roles. Applicants will be assessed in line with the Australian Public Service Work Level Standards for these roles.

Positions are available nationally however you will need to be able to attend our office locations. The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.

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