Grant Program Officer

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• Internal expression of interest
• Temporary full-time opportunity (35 hours per week) until April 2027, with the possibility of an extension
• Location: Parramatta or negotiable across NSW, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 + super

 

We’re looking for a Grant Program Officer to join our Best Practice & Standards team and help support consistent and effective grants administration across DCCEEW.

 

This role focuses on providing practical support, resources and advice to help teams administer grants in line with departmental requirements and the NSW Government Grants Administration Guide. You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues across the department to support good practice, assist with compliance activities and contribute to improvements that make grants processes clearer and easier to use.

 

In this role, you’ll:

• prepare and maintain practical guidance materials, templates and resources
• support teams to understand grants administration processes and requirements
• respond to general enquiries and help resolve routine issues
• assist with governance, reporting, record keeping and compliance tasks
• help review grant documentation and identify simple process improvements
• coordinate meetings, actions, information requests and team activities
• contribute to projects that support clearer and more consistent grants administration
• work collaboratively with colleagues across the department to support good practice

 

Success in this role comes from having strong organisational and communication skills, attention to detail and a practical approach to problem-solving. You’ll be collaborative, adaptable and comfortable managing competing priorities while delivering accurate and timely work.

 

You’ll be joining a supportive team that values openness, respect, collaboration and continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity to build your grants administration knowledge, contribute to meaningful work and help improve how grants are delivered across the department.

 

About You

 

You are collaborative, practical and solutions-focused. You enjoy helping people understand requirements and turning information into clear, useful guidance that supports good grants administration.

 

You have good judgement, attention to detail and a willingness to ask questions, seek advice and escalate issues when needed. You understand the importance of grants governance, compliance and record keeping, and you are interested in how good processes support sound decisions, program delivery and outcomes for communities.

 

You work well with others, communicate clearly and build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. You are organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities while delivering accurate and timely work.

 

Ideally, you’ll bring some experience in grants administration, governance, policy, compliance, assurance, program delivery or a related area. You may also have experience preparing documents, coordinating information, supporting reporting activities or helping teams follow established processes.

 

Most importantly, you are proactive, willing to learn and committed to continuous improvement. If you want to build your grants administration capability and be part of a supportive team where you are respected, supported in your career and afforded flexibility, we’d love to hear from you.

 

For more information read the full Role Description:  Grant Program Officer

 

To Apply

 

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

 

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.  

 

Applications close Monday 24 August 2026 at 11:55PM.

 

Should you require further information about the role please contact James Gillespie A/Manager Best Practice & Standards via [email protected] or 0456 610 440.

 

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