Job description
Agency:
NT Fire and Emergency Service
Work unit:
Executive NT Emergency Service
Job title:
Manager Grant Programs
Designation:
Administrative Officer 7
Job type:
Full time
Duration:
Fixed to 30/06/2027
Salary:
$113,938 - $122,574
Location:
Darwin
Position number:
24240018
RTF:
305788
Closing:
07/10/2024
Contact officer:
Jodi Reed on 08 8946 4168 or 0492 260 660
About the agency:
https://pfes.nt.gov.au/
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE:
A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants:
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disabilities by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective:
This role is responsible for the administration, governance, monitoring and evaluation of the Northern Territory Disaster Ready Fund Program (Program) and associated funding from the Australian and Northern Territory Governments. The role will drive continuous improvement, monitor quality assurance and best governance practices.
Context statement:
This position is required to work closely with all government agencies, local government and the private sector to deliver outcomes for the Program.
Key duties and responsibilities
Lead the administration of the program and provide expert advice regarding the effective management and allocation of grants funding to applicants, and recommendations both internally and externally on program and project delivery, risks and issues.
Developing and maintaining overarching policy and procedure framework for grants management and administration, business processes and systems to support transparent performance and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and guidelines.
Monitoring performance across programs and providing executive status reports on progress, issues, risks, and actions.
Preparing and monitoring budgets, undertaking analysis, and forecasting in line with financial targets for grant programs.
Ensuring auditing activities are consistent with best practice and that recommended actions identified in risk analysis and auditing activities are implemented within the established framework.
Building and maintaining partnerships with business areas, regional offices, and key external stakeholders to secure their involvement and support in the effective delivery of grant programs.
Embedding and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in the team, actively encouraging and coaching staff in formulating and building grant funding mechanisms for applicants.
Support the Office of the Director NT Emergency Service as required.
Selection criteria
Essential
Good working knowledge of the procurement lifecycle, grants processes and contract management practices, including the Procurement, Grants and Contract legislation.
Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team as well as high level organisation skills and flexible attitude with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Strong interpersonal presentation and facilitation skills and a commitment to high personal work standards and delivery of client focused services.
Proven skills and experience in preparing high-level correspondence, including complex reports and submissions with good attention to detail.
Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with both the public and private sectors.
Demonstrated analytical skills, including ability to collate and evidence quantitative data, trends and projections. High level of computer literacy including the various standard of office software packages.
Current NT Drivers Licence, Working with Children Clearance Card and the ability to travel for business as required.
Desirable
Certificate, Diploma or Degree in procurement/contract management/business/law or similar.
Knowledge of NT Government systems e.g. HPE Content Manager and GrantsNT.
Further information:
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check and must consent to an intelligence data check.
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