Agreement Manager, Grants Management Unit

We are the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), and our role is to deliver the Australian Governments commitment to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The NIAA is a national team with multiple locations across Australia. We have current ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies in Brisbane and Cairns. Other locations may be considered. Full training is provided.

The Grants Management Unit (GMU) provides a supportive environment to assist you to learn the specifics of the role. The role of the Grant Agreement Manager includes the following duties and is expected to be conducted with a broad degree of self-direction: 

• oversee and manage agreements with varying levels of complexity and identify potential risks to relevant internal stakeholders when appropriate
• draft new funding agreements and variations to existing agreements
• undertake assessments of performance reports and financial acquittals
• apply sound judgement and make evidence-based decisions aligned to the operating environment and legislative frameworks
• engage with internal (Regional Offices, Program and Policy Areas) and external (grant recipients) stakeholders regarding the management of agreements
• assist to plan and coordinate team workflow to ensure even distribution and management of priorities
• contribute to monitoring and reporting on team deliverables ensuring quality is maintained
• undertake reviews using internal quality assurance and continuous improvement processes
• identify opportunities to enhance team performance in an environment of collaboration, continuous improvement and change.

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. Required competencies: 

• high level analytical, research and problem-solving skills
• manage grant agreements with varying levels of complexity and sensitivity
• engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• 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.

We will hold a virtual information session via MS Teams prior to the closing date. We will go through “a day in the life of a Grant Agreement Manager”. The session will be interactive, and you are welcome to ask questions about the role or the Agency. Please refer to the full job description and application for contact officer details so you can contact them to receive an invitation.

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

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 12 months).

These roles are being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the NIAA delegate.

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) has a range of flexible working arrangements available to its employees under the Enterprise Agreement and relevant policies and guidance materials. Working arrangements can be negotiated with successful candidates on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the operational requirements of the role and the individuals personal circumstances and preferences.

The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) works directly to, and supports the Minister for Indigenous Australians, to implement whole-of-government policies and programs to improve the lives of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This includes liaising closely with State and Territory governments, Indigenous peak bodies, stakeholders, and service providers to ensure that Indigenous programs and services are delivering for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as intended. The NIAA team includes people across Australia who work closely with communities to address their unique needs.

Information :

• Company : National Indigenous Australians Agency
• Position : Agreement Manager, Grants Management Unit
• Location : Brisbane QLD
• Country : AU