Aps5/6 Program Officer

Job Description APS5/6 Program Officer Approximate 6-month contract with possibility of extension | Canberra Location | APS5: $55.40 - $59.20 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation | APS6: $61.08 - $68.68 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation | Negative Vetting 1 OR NV2 Mandatory OVERVIEW Our Federal Government client is currently seeking an experienced Program Officer to join their team at the APS5/6 level.
Within this role you will assist with the design and implementation of two new grant initiatives that the section will manage.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Grant Program Design: Develop comprehensive grant program strategies aligned with departmental goals and objectives, including eligibility criteria, application processes, and evaluation methodologies.
Contract Negotiation and Management: Negotiate grant agreements and manage contractual obligations throughout the grant lifecycle.
Grant Administration: Oversee all aspects of grant administration, including financial tracking, reporting, and compliance with grant terms and conditions.
Milestone Tracking and Reporting: Monitor progress against project milestones and prepare regular reports for stakeholders.
Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, grantees, and internal stakeholders.
Evaluation and Learning: Conduct evaluations of grant programs to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Support the Director/Assistant Director with any other section matters.
EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS Must be a strategic thinker with proven track records of success in designing, implementing and managing grant programs Demonstrate initiative, good judgement and proven ability to build strong relationships.
Be able to effectively manage workload, set and deliver on priorities and work collaboratively with team members.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE SOS Recruitment is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and equity in employment and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs and LGBTIQ people.
This is a security assessed position.
Applicants must be an Australian citizen, with successful candidate holding a Negative Vetting 1 OR Negative Vetting 2 Australian Government Security Clearance and undergo other employment suitability checks.
Please be advised If the closing date has passed for the particular position(s) you are interested in, we still encourage an application.
Occasionally late applications are accepted and in addition we will retain your resume on our system for other positions as they arise.