At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
1. Ongoing Full-Time employment
2. Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements, currently 50% office attendance
3. Salary ranges from $149,739 to $173,174 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading
About the role
The Manager, Grants Governance & Oversight leads the department's approach to governance, monitoring and support of grants administration, to ensure alignment with best practice and the NSW Government's Grants Administration Guide (Guide) promoting the best use of public funds. With responsibility for leading the continued implementation and operation of the department's Strengthened Decentralised Grants Operating Model, the role provides strategic oversight, expert advice, guidance to divisions and leads a high-performing team in driving continuous improvement in grants governance and administration.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference.
4. Develop and maintain grants policies, frameworks, and controls to ensure compliance
5. Oversee and monitor grants practices to identify gaps, risks, and issues
6. Provide expert advice to divisions on policies, procedures, and operational support
7. Review and analyse grants data and reporting to inform senior executives
8. Drive continuous improvement of processes, guidelines, and team capability
For further information please click here to view the role description
About you
9. Expertise in developing and operationalising grants policy
10. Knowledge of best practice and NSW Grants Administration Guide
11. Drive to improve processes and strengthen governance
12. Focus on achieving better outcomes for students and early learners
13. Collaborative skills to enhance consistency and compliance
14. Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Essential requirements of the role
15. Degree / qualification in a relevant field
16. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
Benefits
17. Flexible working arrangements
18. 35 hour working week
19. Competitive salary, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
20. Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
21. Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role and respond to the following targeted question.
1. Please describe your experience in developing and operationalising grants administration policy and governance. In your response, outline how you have applied best practice standards and ensured alignment with the NSW Government's Grants Administration Guide. (300 words max)
Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department's values and priorities.
Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.
If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.
All other applicants please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now'.
Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.
As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.
Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.
Closing date Wednesday 10th December 2025 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Andy Little at
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.