Principal Grants Officer

2 days ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia NT Government - Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations Full time $113,938 - $122,574 per year

Job description

Agency Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations Work unit Grants Delivery and Systems

Job title Principal Grants Officer -Team Leader Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 19/06/2026

Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin

Position number 40661 RTF Closing 17/11/2025

Contact officer Janice Rentuza on or

About the agency

Apply online

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS

Information for applicants – Inclusion and diversity and Special measures

The NTPS values diversity and aims for a workforce that represents the community. The NTPS encourages people from all

diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If

you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information

about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

Oversee and prioritise grant programs, operational staff and activities of the Grants Delivery and System unit, while assisting other

divisions and other government agencies on the operational implementation of new grants and program initiatives.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead operational grants administration team to provide support and services to internal and external clients; undertake quality

assurance on the management, development and implementation of grants across the department to ensure full compliance

with agency policies and NT Government policy.

  1. Assist in the research, review and development of grant policies and procedures to ensure whole of agency grant decision-

    making practices are contemporary and effective.

  2. With a focus on best practice, work collaboratively with internal clients and provide support to senior management to deliver

effective grant outcomes.

  1. Undertake research, analyse and compile data for senior management, when required to inform strategic planning
  2. Provide advice and guidance to the Grants Delivery and Systems unit on best practice grants management aligning with agency's

grant policy and NT Government grant policy.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Well-developed oral and written communication skills and ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders and provide client-

centric services.

  1. Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically with high-level project and change management skills and the ability to

manage competing priorities effectively while under pressure.

3. Demonstrated experience in delivering projects to completion, to a high quality and on time.

4. Proven experience to respond to challenging situations and circumstances constructively; is solution focussed towards a

mutually satisfactory outcome for all parties.

5. Proven experience in providing timely high-level advice and direction regarding policy and contracts.

  1. Sound interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to all levels while demonstrating teamwork, integrity, impartiality and

fairness.

Further information

When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning their work

experience and capabilities to this role. Please refer to the Capability Framework - NT Public Sector and visit our website

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