Manager - Grants Management and Funding

Job Reference QLD/CO604216/24P
Closing date November 28, 2024
Location Brisbane Inner City
Type Full-Time
Contact 07 3328 6714

About this job

About the Department:

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About the Role:

As the Manager, you will:

  • Lead the provision of high-quality grant management support functions for the Division, including business systems administration, contract management, financial management, review and implementation of policies, procedures and reporting.
  • Provide authoritative and professional advice, analysis and guidance to senior management in relation to effective grants management, financial management, funding and budget management.

The Manager reports to the Director, Grants Management, Early Childhood, Early Childhood and State Schools Division.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Lead, manage and motivate a multi-functional team to support the delivery of early childhood programs and initiatives through the provision of grants and contract management.
  • Lead the data analytics and financial reporting, to ensure the strategic aims and objectives of the Government are achieved.
  • Manage the implementation, review and ongoing utilisation of grants and contract management processes and systems, ensuring compliance with Government and departmental requirements and robust processes with appropriate internal controls and checks.
  • Lead the preparation of monthly reports and financial analysis to allow informed decision making.
  • Identify emerging issues and provide high level and strategic advice to senior management on appropriate grants management practice and development to support the delivery of early.

About You:

  • Experience leading a high-quality grants management or finance function including business systems and reviewing and implementing policies, procedures and reporting;
  • strong team leader who can support, motivate and mentor a multifunctional team;
  • Innovative and collaborative;
  • An accounting or business degree would be advantageous; and
  • An understanding of Queensland's kindergarten funding arrangements would be advantageous.

 Interested? To Apply: 

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
  • Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description. 
  • Applicants shortlisted for interview may be required to complete a test as part of the interview process.

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). 

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