The Opportunity:

The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) has APS4 opportunities within the New South Wales Grants Management Unit (GMU). The GMU is seeking applicants to fill current and anticipated vacancies and to create a merit pool for future vacancies.

The GMU provides high quality, professional grants management and administration services to our stakeholders that supports the outcomes of Government and improves the lives of Indigenous Australians. The GMU provides strategic direction and leverages expertise to ensure quality outcomes are delivered across the program outputs. The GMU works with its NIAA internal stakeholders—who are in policy and program areas or engagement roles—to provide professional grant management services for Indigenous Advancement Strategy grants.

The core function of the GMU is to manage grant agreements. This includes to draft agreements, negotiate and execute grant agreements, monitor compliance and performance, manage risk, make payments, analyse financial reports and acquit funding. 

As an APS4 GMU Agreement Manager you will be expected to:

• support the work of agreement management by undertaking basic grant agreement management and administrative tasks under the supervision and guidance of senior staff
• possess knowledge of grant agreement management, the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and financial delegations
• perform basic analysis of performance and understand financial statements
• manage grant agreements with a lower level of complexity and identify potential risks to relevant internal stakeholders when appropriate
• provide assistance and services to stakeholders and escalate issues where appropriate
• model supportive and collaborative behaviours, encourage innovation and contribute to an environment where staff are valued and committed to producing quality outcomes.

Candidates with broadly transferrable skills across the above functions are strongly encouraged to apply. The GMU provides a supportive environment to assist you to learn the specifics of the role.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidates are passionate about better understanding the key issues faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Candidates should exhibit sound judgement and professionalism and have the capacity to work flexibly and responsively to achieve results.

To fill the role, we are looking for candidates who will play a key role in overseeing all elements associated with grant administration processes. Candidates will be required to provide expert advice and recommendations on grant agreement management systems and compliance with relevant legislation, guidelines, and policy frameworks. The role requires a solid understanding of financial statements and the ability to use online data management systems. 

To fill the APS4 GMU Agreement Manager role, we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following competencies:

• basic analytical, research and problem-solving skills
• ability to manage grant agreements with a lower level of complexity and identify potential risks to relevant internal stakeholders when appropriate
• ability to engage effectively with stakeholders regarding the management of grant agreements, eg. service delivery and provider capability risks, performance reports, grant payment instalments
• ability to maintain appropriate and accurate records and use online databases
• demonstrated flexibility and good judgement
• willingness and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Information Session
The NIAA will hold a virtual information session about these positions, which will include an opportunity to ask questions. If you are interested in participating, please email the contact officer maryanne.fazekas@official.niaa.gov.au for further information.
Alternatively, you can contact Maryanne Fazekas directly for any questions that you have about the position.

What We Offer:

• We have exciting work with real purpose. We support the aspirations of First Nations Peoples—it’s our driving force. Our work is transformational, you can follow your passion, shape your career and make a difference.
• We value our employees —they’re the heart of our Agency. Employees are supported and empowered to build their career. We are a diverse, inclusive and passionate workforce with an emphasis on continuous cultural learning and tailored professional development.
• Our work relies on strong and trusted relationships — we build partnerships by being authentic, sharing information and giving honest feedback. We collaborate with communities across Australia, all levels of government and many other invested stakeholders.

 
Eligibility:

• To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.
• The occupant must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected) level security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level. 
• The successful candidate will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check

How to apply:

If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you! Submit an online application through the NIAA Careers Page by 11:30pm Sunday 29 October 2023 AEDT. 

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