Description:
Division: Finance & Investment Delivery Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150 Req ID: 66593- Ongoing full time role available as well as a temporary full time role up until July 2025
- Based in Sydney CBD/Parramatta with flexible work arrangement options
- Clerk Grade 7/8 ($106,025 – $117,363) plus super and annual leave loading
About the Agency
The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster.
To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the effective development, delivery, management, monitoring and administration of grants and funding programs to ensure the administration and delivery framework is aligned to best practice and meets the needs of NSW communities.
Reporting to the Manager, Grants Delivery, you will be responsible for coordinating, developing, and monitoring project plans and briefs, resources and budgets as well as preparing project-related documentation for key stakeholders. You will also be required to undertake research and analysis to support the administration of projects and programs with a focus on continuous improvement.
Key accountabilities for the role:
- Coordinate a best practice grants management framework including systems, processes, objective setting, and technical input for funding requirements, compliance and reporting obligations
- Contribute to the day-to-day planning and administration of grant and funding programs to support the allocation, monitoring, reporting and evaluations of funding in line with policies and procedures
- Coordinate aspects of project planning, development and implementation for a range of projects including developing project plans, coordinating resources, managing budgets, meeting reporting requirements, and supporting project related activities, to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope in line with established agency project management methodology
- Undertake research and analysis identifying trends and emerging issues to support the administration of programs and key projects and improve processes
- Communicate with key stakeholders and coordinate working groups, committees and consultations to facilitate exchange of information and support engagement, program development and implementation
- Deliver assigned projects to deadlines and quality standards using robust project management methodologies and processes to achieve consistent high quality outcomes
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About you
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Demonstrated experience interpreting funding guidelines and providing advice on eligibility or guideline compliance
- Demonstrated experience managing shared inboxes with a high volume of daily emails
- Demonstrated project management experience including the ability to deliver work within tight timelines, be agile and prioritise across multiple tasks, take initiative and independently problem solve issues as they arise
- Strong communications skills including written communication and experience interacting with external stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail, experience with financial data would be highly regarded
Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers:
- Flexible working practices
- Contemporary workspaces and technology
- Access to learning and development opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)
- Workforce that values inclusion
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW
To apply for this role, please submit an online application and attach your resume and cover letter which outlines your skills, experience, and capabilities relevant to this role.
Closing date : Sunday, 5th May 2024 (11:59pm)
Contact : Emma Kelly, Manager, Grants Delivery – Investments & Grants - emma.kelly@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au
Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation. Please contact people@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au if you would like an adjustment to assist you in your application.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.