Grants Officer

Your new company

Hays is partnering with a well-established, purpose-driven organisation based in Darwin to recruit an experienced Grants Officer for a 12-month fixed-term position.

Your new role

As the Grants Officer, you will support the administration and delivery of the organisation’s grants program.

Working as part of a collaborative grants team, your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the grants' lifecycle, including assessment, administration, compliance and acquittals.
• Liaising with grant applicants, recipients, internal teams and other key stakeholders.
• Preparing and reviewing grant documentation, reports and correspondence.
• Assessing grant applications.
• Supporting the development and improvement of grants policies and procedures.
• Monitoring grant outcomes and identifying potential risks, trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring data integrity within the grants' management system.
• Working collaboratively across the organisation to ensure grant processes align with broader objectives.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this position, you will ideally demonstrate:

• Previous knowledge or experience of grants management, finance or administration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to review applications and financial information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities and the confidence to work with diverse stakeholders.
• High-level organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Strong cultural capability and the ability to communicate respectfully and sensitively with Aboriginal peoples and communities.
• Experience working with or alongside Aboriginal businesses would be advantageous.
• Qualifications in business, administration, finance or a related discipline would also be viewed favourably.
• A satisfactory National Criminal History Check and OCHRE Card are requirements of the appointment.

What you'll get in return

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-led organisation in a role where you'll contribute to the effective administration and delivery of important grants programs.

What you need to do now

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