Senior Program Officer, Compliance and Delivery

Premier's Department

Senior Program Officer, Grants Compliance and Delivery (Identified)

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Work closely with grantees and NSW Government partners to design and deliver Closing the Gap grant initiatives.

• Support CAPO members with grant compliance and delivery.

• Temporary Clerk Grade 9/10 position until 31 August 2027 based in Martin Place, Sydney.

About the Team:

The Grants Program Office (GPO) in partnership with NSW Aboriginal Affairs support the program between the Council of Aboriginal Peak Organisations (CAPO) and the NSW Government to deliver on the NSW Closing the Gap (CtG) Partnership Agreement.

About the Role

Join our team as a Senior Program Officer, Grants Compliance and Delivery.

This role supports the delivery of the NSW Closing the Gap partnership by funding grants, working closely with Aboriginal organisations and government partners. You'll lead initiatives that ensure effective grant design, delivery, monitoring, and compliance, contributing to improved outcomes for Aboriginal communities. You have the opportunity to build strong relationships with Aboriginal grant recipients and government partners to support effective delivery and compliance of funding agreements.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

We're Looking For

• Work Collaboratively: You will encourage a culture that values collaboration, working closely with Aboriginal community organisations to deliver high quality and compliant initiatives.

• Grant Administration: You will have experience with grant administration, and knowledge of probity and risk management process. Experience with SmartyGrants will be highly regarded.

• Deliver Results: Evaluate policy and program effectiveness and implement innovative approaches to support grantees to achieve compliance and funding deeds.

• Plan and Prioritise: You will enjoy working in a complex, compliance focused environment. You will have the research and analyse trends and prioritise strategies to mitigate risks.

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements

• Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities

• Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked based on a 35-hour standard week

• Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives

• Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)

• A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Thursday 16th October 2025(9:59am)

Salary: Classification Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($129,464 - $142,665) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Mark Kay, Director Grants Program Office on

About the Premier's Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier's Department.

Our Commitment

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Additional Information

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at , or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.

This is an Identified role under the Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role.

Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:

• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and

• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and

• is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community