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Agency NT Fire and Emergency Service Work unit Executive NT Emergency Service

Job title Manager Grant Programs Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 30/06/2027

Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin

Position number 24240018 RTF 305788 Closing 07/10/2024

Contact officer Jodi Reed on 08 8946 4168 or 0492 260 660

About the agency https://pfes.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=305788

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

This role is responsible for the administration, governance, monitoring and evaluation of the Northern Territory Disaster Ready Fund

Program (Program) and associated funding from the Australian and Northern Territory Governments. The role will drive continuous

improvement, monitor quality assurance and best governance practices.

Context statement

This position is required to work closely with all government agencies, local government and the private sector to deliver outcomes for

the Program.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead the administration of the program and provide expert advice regarding the effective management and allocation of grants

funding to applicants, and recommendations both internally and externally on program and project delivery, risks and issues.

2. Developing and maintaining overarching policy and procedure framework for grants management and administration, business

processes and systems to support transparent performance and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and guidelines.

3. Monitoring performance across programs and providing executive status reports on progress, issues, risks, and actions.

4. Preparing and monitoring budgets, undertaking analysis, and forecasting in line with financial targets for grant programs.

5. Ensuring auditing activities are consistent with best practice and that recommended actions identified in risk analysis and auditing

activities are implemented within the established framework.

6. Building and maintaining partnerships with business areas, regional offices, and key external stakeholders to secure their involvement

and support in the effective delivery of grant programs.

7. Embedding and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in the team, actively encouraging and coaching staff in formulating

and building grant funding mechanisms for applicants.

8. Support the Office of the Director NT Emergency Service as required.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Good working knowledge of the procurement lifecycle, grants processes and contract management practices, including the

Procurement, Grants and Contract legislation.

2. Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team as well as high level organisation skills and flexible attitude with the

ability to adapt to changing priorities.

3. Strong interpersonal presentation and facilitation skills and a commitment to high personal work standards and delivery of client

focused services.

4. Proven skills and experience in preparing high-level correspondence, including complex reports and submissions with good attention

to detail.

5. Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with both the public and private

sectors.

6. Demonstrated analytical skills, including ability to collate and evidence quantitative data, trends and projections.

High level of computer literacy including the various standard of office software packages.

7. Current NT Drivers Licence, Working with Children Clearance Card and the ability to travel for business as required.

Desirable

1. Certificate, Diploma or Degree in procurement/contract management/business/law or similar.

2. Knowledge of NT Government systems e.g. HPE Content Manager and Grants NT

Further information

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check and must consent to an intelligence data check.