Manager Grants
Job No:
92544
Location:
Darwin, NT
- Bring your grants knowledge and experience to this pivotal role within an established local government!
- Enjoy a highly attractive remuneration plus super!
- Benefit from 6 weeks annual leave, giving you a great work/life balance and time to explore the Australian outback!
About the Organisation
The West Daly Regional Council commenced operation on July 1st, 2014, in response to an identified need to present a stronger voice and greater control over the delivery of services in the West Daly area. The new council entity covers the Wadeye-Peppimenarti-Palumpa areas and exists to serve and strengthen the community through the laws, policies and programs of Councils and the Northern Territory Government.
To help establish and grow West Daly Regional Council, the organisation is currently recruiting people who share their vision to deliver services and prosperity that represent the people it services.
About the Opportunity
West Daly Regional Council has an exciting leadership opportunity for a full-time Manager Grants to join their team in their Darwin head office.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this role will see you playing an integral role in supporting the Management Team in the implementation of West Daly Regional Council’s Regional Plan and Budget, operational plans and agency contracted services funding agreements. You will provide a complete range of grants management and agency contracted services coordination including applications, agreements, monitoring, reporting and acquittals.
Your day-to-day duties will include (but will not be limited to):
- Developing a grants management and agency contracted services planning, management and reporting framework;
- Developing and maintaining effective networks and relationships with government agency stakeholders to maximise knowledge of grants programs and agency contracted services;
- Preparing grants and funding submissions, including research and analysis to support applications;
- Arranging appropriate execution of Council grants agreements and other funding documentation;
- Preparing reports including financial and performance progress reporting as per grant and agency contracted service funding agreements;
- Liaising with Council management, staff and CouncilBiz in the planning, implementation and reporting of grant and agency contracted service funding agreements.
To be considered for this role you will hold tertiary qualifications in management, accounting or a related field, as well as demonstrated experience in the management of contemporary government grants programs and coordination of agency contracted services. Knowledge of the operations of local government and/or community services will also be essential.
The successful candidate will have high level interpersonal skills, with the ability to successfully engage in stakeholder relationships. In addition, you will have excellent written communication skills to aid in the submission of grant proposals. It is also crucial you be well organised with the ability to manage competing priorities to deadlines.
A current Australian driver's licence is required for this role.
For a detailed position description, please click here.
For further information please contact either:
- Rebecca Purser on (08) 8901 3920 or governance@westdaly.nt.gov.au; or
- Shaun Hardy on (08) 8901 3920 or shaun.hardy@westdaly.nt.gov.au.
About the Benefits
You will work in a welcoming, supportive and close-knit environment within an organisation that truly values its employees, and actively encourages training and further study.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a highly attractive remuneration plus super, 6 weeks annual leave and many more benefits.
West Daly Regional Council offers a family friendly workplace, with fantastic working conditions!
If you're looking for a leadership position that is guaranteed to provide you with satisfaction — Apply Now!
Please Note: Applications close 22nd September, 2017.