Associate Director, Grants Compliance and Delivery

Premier's Department

Associate Director, Grants Compliance and Delivery

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Lead the delivery and compliance of major NSW Government grant programs
• Apply your leadership and stakeholder skills to drive meaningful community outcomes
• Clerk Grade 11/12 ongoing role based in Sydney CBD (with travel across Greater Sydney)

Lead a high-performing grants compliance team overseeing the delivery of significant infrastructure grant programs and performing project site visits across Greater Sydney to ensure successful community outcomes.

About the Role

As the Associate Director, Grants Compliance and Delivery, you'll lead a small team responsible for the monitoring and compliance of high-profile, grant-funded projects administered by the Grants Program Office (GPO) within the Premier's Department.

Your team will play a critical role in ensuring funded organisations deliver on their commitments through active engagement, including conducting over 500 site visits and on-site meetings with Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) grantees. The role requires occasional travel to project sites across Greater Sydney and would ideally suit someone who lives in Sydney or can travel to Sydney regularly.

Working collaboratively with local councils, community organisations, NSW Treasury, and other government agencies, you'll provide expert oversight, manage compliance frameworks, and ensure reporting and financial controls are robust and transparent. You'll also identify emerging risks and embed a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within your team.

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

We're Looking For

We're seeking a proactive, strategic leader who can build trust with diverse stakeholders and ensure large-scale grant programs are delivered effectively and compliantly. You'll bring:

• Grants Management Expertise: Demonstrated experience leading the monitoring, compliance and delivery of complex government or community grant programs in line with the NSW Grants Administration Guide
• Leadership and People Management: Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop a small, high-performing team, fostering accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong experience building and maintaining productive relationships with local councils, community organisations, NSW Government agencies and other stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes
• Financial and Contract Management: Sound understanding of financial controls, funding deeds, and probity requirements, with the ability to assess and manage program risks, variations and budget contingencies
• Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Highly developed analytical skills to identify emerging risks, assess project performance and develop practical, evidence-based solutions to complex delivery challenges
• Communication and Influence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the capacity to prepare clear and persuasive briefs, reports and advice for senior executives and stakeholders.

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 (for non-executive roles) 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, 13 November :59 AM)

Salary: Classification Clerk Grade 11/12. Package includes base salary ($149,739 - $173,174) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Mark Kay, Director, Grant Programs 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.