Contract opportunity with the Federal Government for 6 months | Support grants program management
Your new company
Hays is the preferred supplier of choice for Federal, State and Local Government organisations as well as leading employers in Health, Technology, Insurance, Education and Utilities across Brisbane. We have partnered with this large federal government business to recruit an APS5 Grants Officer for a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension.
Your new role
Reporting to the Director, this role would be responsible for administrative support to the program management of the grant opportunity. The duties and responsibilities of the role would be to:
* Contribute to a small team in the processing and assessment of CCCF grant funding applications queries and contract agreements
* Maintain records of grant applications, outcomes, acquittals and expenditure of the appropriation budget
* Assist in the preparation of responses to grant queries that include a review of the grant agreements, grant guidelines and other documentation as required and provide rationale for recommendations.
* Communication with external stakeholders regarding grant outcomes, and requests for additional evidence.
* Provide program information to the branch executive and other internal and external agencies and stakeholders about the CCCF Grant Opportunity.
What you'll need to succeed
* Financial and analytical background.
* Understanding of grants processes and the legislative and regulatory frameworks they operate under.
* Sound communication skills, for a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
* Demonstrated planning and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines with competing priorities and deliver work to a high standard with good attention to detail.
* Current baseline clearance or an ability to obtain one
What you need to do now
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