October 11, 2024

Hudson Australia

Canberra

OTHER & CONTRACT

APS4 Assessment Officer

Assignment duration is up to a period of 3-4 months + Potential extension till 30th June 2025
Location: Tuggeranong, Canberra
Working Arrangements: 100% in the office
Ideal Start date: ASAP
Hourly Rate: $50.35 /Hour + Super (this includes casual loading)
Work Hours: Regular business hours Monday to Friday (anticipated 7.6 hours per day)
Onboarding: Takes 3-4 weeks

YOU MUST BE AN AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN AND HOLD A BASELINE SECURITY CLEARANCE TO SECURE A ROLE.

Background

The Community Grants Hub works in partnership with government and non-government organisations to embed the department's mission to improve the wellbeing of individuals and families in Australian communities. The Hub does this by administering community-based grants on behalf of the department and eight other government departments.

Position Description

As an APS4 Assessment, Moderation or QA Officer works as part of the core assessment team undertaking assessment / moderation / QA of grant applications against selection criteria for simple to complex grant funding rounds. An Assessment Officer should be efficient, with good communication skills, a high degree of attention to detail and the ability to follow business processes and procedures.

Duties / Key Tasks

Assess and/or moderate complex grant applications against selection criteria, to required standards, under general direction.
Support the assessment and selection process for grant funding rounds, as required.
Follow standard processes to ensure high quality work and use various IT systems to record accurate and complete data.
Identify and escalate issues that may impact the assessment process.
Support managing teams, including providing feedback and training, as required.
Undertake other duties requested.

Core Capabilities

Communicates, understands and acts on constructive feedback
Follows direction provided by supervisor.
Demonstrates an awareness of the implications of issues for own work
Undertakes analysis and draws accurate conclusions based on evidence.
Reviews task performance, contributes own expertise and communicates outcomes to supervisor
Shares information with others and adapts to a changing environment
Commits to achieving quality outcomes and adheres to documentation procedures.
Builds and sustains positive relationship with team members
Always acts professionally and operates within the boundaries of organisational processes and legal and public policy constraints.
Shows initiative and does what is required.
Structures written and oral communication to ensure clarity.

Personal Skills and Attributes

Good communication skills to ensure written and verbal messages are clear and concise.
Able to apply judgement and reasoning based on evidence.
Ability to understand, provide and respond to feedback.
Positive team member, committed to completing work and achieving high quality outcomes.
Understand and apply new information within the framework of operational policies and procedures.

If this role interests you, apply today!

This pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading