Assistant Director, Nsw Grants Management Unit

Ongoing & Non-ongoing for an initial period of up to 12 months, Flexible working arrangements will be considered
- Parramatta, NSW; Dubbo, NSW or Coffs Harbour, NSW
- Location: Parramatta, NSW; Dubbo, NSW or Coffs Harbour, NSW
- Application Closing Date: 03-Mar-2025

**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**

Would you like to contribute towards improving the lives of First Nation Australians?

The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), an Australian Government agency, has an ongoing Assistant Director, Executive Level 1 opportunity within the Grants Management Unit (GMU) in our Parramatta Office, NSW. This recruitment process will also create a merit pool for similar future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies in our Dubbo, Coffs Harbour and Parramatta Office locations.

The GMU manages grant agreements with First Nations and mainstream service providers to deliver a wide range of support services and activities to First Nations peoples across Australia. The Australian Government grant funding is critical to ‘closing the gap’ between First Nation Australians and the wider community. This role undertakes and supervises a team to draft agreements, negotiate and execute grant agreements, monitor compliance and performance, manage risk, make payments, analyse financial reports and acquit funding.

The Assistant Director role has people, program and stakeholder management responsibilities. You will be expected to manage employees and take responsibility for their overall performance. The role nurtures and manages a range of key internal and external stakeholder relationships and networks.

The Assistant Director is a key leadership position within the GMU. The position has delegated authority and responsibility to resolve issues and risks across wide ranging grant activities. The role also has responsibility for exercising Financial Delegations to manage grants. We are looking for someone who can use a range of systems and programs, be analytical and strategic, possess self-awareness and have a track record of leading a team.
- ability to manage a geographically dispersed team and ensure grant agreement management and administration activities comply with relevant legislation, guidance materials and policy frameworks
- ability to provide expert grant agreement management and administration advice to staff and internal stakeholders across varying levels of complexity, sensitivity and risks
- demonstrated high-level analytical, research and problem-solving skills
- ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding the management of grant agreements (e.g: service delivery and provider capability risks, performance reports, grant payment instalments
- ability to provide strategic and technical advice to guide risk assessment and integrity across grant agreements
- ability to identify emerging opportunities or issues and respond quickly to competing priorities as they emerge
- demonstrated flexibility and good judgement
- demonstrated proactive leadership across all APS levels to provide staff with tools and manage expectations to deliver high quality, client focused outcomes
- willingness and commitment to develop the cultural competency of staff about the diverse cultural backgrounds of all Australians and of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and peoples
- ability to effectively supervise staff and constructively manage staff with a focus on capability development, team building and talent management.

**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