Grants Program Support Officer

An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join the Social Policy Group, Multicultural Affairs Branch, as a Grants Program Support Officer at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

Multicultural Affairs works in partnership with Victoria's diverse multicultural communities and brings together all the policy functions and program activity areas that drive the Victorian Government's policy agenda and commitment to fostering an inclusive, engaged and harmonious multicultural community in Victoria. The Division has two branches: Programs and Partnerships, and Policy.

As a Grants Program Support Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of high quality programs designed to support Victoria's diverse multicultural communities.

This role will contribute to the implementation and oversight of key Multicultural Affairs initiatives working across a range of grant programs designed to support multicultural communities and initiatives to be implemented in response to Victoria's Multicultural Review recommendations. This role will also support other program areas within the Multicultural Affairs portfolio at peak times.

The successful candidate will demonstrate sound program and grants management experience, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills to support the delivery of programs and initiatives under the Multicultural Affairs portfolio. Delivery of this work will rely on your administrative and business systems skills and require effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

The Victorian Public Service (VPS) is committed to supporting diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces for employees. Flexible working supports greater participation by a broader range of Victorians in our public service. To support business needs and team culture, the successful applicant will attend the office three days per week with anchor days on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The third day of attendance will be agreed with the Manager on commencement.

About You
As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience supporting the delivery and administration of grant programs and initiatives with a proven ability to coordinate processes, track progress, ensure compliance, and manage respective data.
• Excellent written communication skills and demonstrated ability to prepare briefs, letters, emails, and reports using clear, concise, and grammatically correct language.
• Sound problem solving skills and ability to seek all relevant information and to identify and propose workable solutions to problems.
• Highly developed interpersonal and collaborative working skills and ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of the needs and wants of stakeholders and their impact on service delivery.
• Strong self-management skills including the ability to plan and prioritise work to ensure outcomes are achieved.
• Sound proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, mail merge, and related systems to manage documents, data, and workflows efficiently with attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

*For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description for the key selection criteria to address in application.*
*The closing date for this position is midnight, Tuesday 21st October 2025.
How to apply:*
Apply before the advertised closing date, all applications should include:

• a resume
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
Other Relevant Information
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.