The Opportunity:

The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) works in genuine partnership to enable the self-determination and aspirations of First Nations communities. We implement the Australian Governments’ priorities and support the Minister for Indigenous Australians.
 

NIAA has a number of APS5 and APS6 opportunities within the Grants Management Unit (GMU) in a range of NIAA office locations throughout Australia. 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 First Nations peoples. The core function of the GMU is to manage grant agreements. This includes drafting agreements, negotiating and executing grant agreements, monitoring compliance and performance, managing risk, making payments, analysing financial reports and acquitting funding.
 

The GMU provides strategic direction and leverages expertise to ensure quality outcomes are delivered across a range of program areas. 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 (IAS) grants.GMU’s Agreement Managers (APS5) and Senior Agreement Managers (APS6) have a critical role in ensuring grant agreements comply with statutory requirements, regulatory frameworks, and NIAA policy (eg. risk and assurance) and the relevant Grant Opportunity Guidelines.
 

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

Information Session:

An information session will be held to explain the positions and potential applicants wishing to attend can email or call the contact person for further details.
 

As an APS5 GMU Agreement Manager you will be expected to:

• undertake and deliver consistent grant management, including assessing and managing risk and ensuring that contractual issues are appropriately addressed

• possess knowledge of grant agreement management, the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and financial delegations

• have an understanding of financial statements and the ability to use online data management systems

• assess and resolve complex and sensitive issues that impact programs or grant agreements and develop creative solutions in partnership with Regional Office engagement teams and relevant program areas

• manage effective internal and external relationships, negotiate with stakeholders in more complex matters, and resolve escalated issues where appropriate

• model supportive and collaborative behaviours, encourage innovation and help build an environment where staff are valued and committed to producing quality outcomes.

As an APS6 GMU Senior Agreement Manager you will be expected to:

• undertake and deliver high quality and consistent grant management, including assessing and managing risk and ensuring that contractual issues are appropriately addressed

• possess in-depth knowledge of grant agreement management, the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and financial delegations

• have a solid understanding of financial statements and the ability to use online data management systems.

• assess and resolve complex and sensitive issues that impact programs or grant agreements and develop creative solutions in partnership with Regional Office engagement teams and relevant program areas

• manage effective internal and external relationships, negotiate with stakeholders in more complex matters, and resolve escalated issues where appropriate.

• model supportive and collaborative behaviours, encourage innovation and build an environment where staff are valued and committed to producing quality outcomes

• supervise staff, develop staff, build team capacity through coaching, performance feedback; and encouraging career development.

• support the EL1 GMU Team Leader to oversee and guide the day-to-day operational activities of a team to deliver high quality services and grants implementation.

Our Ideal Candidate:

Our ideal candidates are passionate about understanding the key issues faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Applicants will need to demonstrate cultural competency, including:

• good understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, cultures and history (ideally with direct experience working with Indigenous stakeholders)

• understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples

• ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples

• willingness and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.

Candidates should exhibit sound judgement and professionalism and have the capacity to work flexibly and responsively to achieve results.
 

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 agreements and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, guidelines, and policy frameworks.
 

The role requires an understanding of financial statements and the ability to use online grant management systems.
 

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following competencies:

• ability to manage grant agreements with varying levels of complexity and sensitivity and identify potential risks

• ability to engage effectively with stakeholders regarding the management of grant agreements e.g. service delivery and provider capability risks, performance reports, grant payment instalments

• ability to identify emerging opportunities or issues, and respond quickly to competing priorities as they emerge

• demonstrated flexibility and good judgement

• willingness and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

• ability to effectively supervise staff and provide constructive management with a focus on capability development, team building and talent management

• demonstrated high level analytical, research and problem-solving skills.