About this job
About the Department of Education:
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to giving all children a great start and ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the social, economic and cultural development of Queensland. DoE sets the foundations for quality early learning experiences and delivers world class education services. We are committed to ensuring our education and care systems are aligned to the state's employment, skills and economic priorities, and inspire creativity, critical thinking and resilience. DoE is a diverse organisation with the largest workforce in the state. We are committed to teaching, learning and care environments that have at their centre child/student and staff health and safety.
Your Role:
As the Grants Support Officer, you will support the delivery of early childhood programs including contract and performance management, using effective and efficient administration of funding to early childhood education and care providers via the online grants management system.
The Grants Support Officer reports to the Manager of the work unit.
Responsibilities include:
- Facilitate the workflow of early childhood education and care provider applications, service agreements, renewals, claims and adjustments via the online grants management system.
- Support the management of a suite of programs, including management of funding rounds and contracts, to ensure the strategic aims and objectives of the Government are achieved.
- Use effective project management strategies and a strong customer service focus to ensure outcomes are delivered.
- Research, analyse and streamline business processes to increase operational efficiency and reduce compliance costs to service providers.
- Develop and maintain effective linkages with other work areas, other departments and non-government organisations to ensure policies and program proposals are consistent with departmental objectives and achievable within the constraints of business systems and operational requirements.
Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position
Instructions to apply:
To apply, please attach the following:
- A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor) highlighting your key skills, experience and attributes relevant to this role.
- A two-page written response on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and attributes would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirement of this role.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.