Program Grants Manager

Description:

Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Offender Rehabilitation and Engagement
Job title Program Grants Manager Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 28/04/2025
Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin
Position number 34370 RTF 316081 Closing 11/03/2025
Contact officer Natalie Walker on 08 8935 7590 or natalie.walker@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=316081
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
The Program Grants Manager is responsible for the effective development, implementation and ongoing management of
grants for Offender Rehabilitation and Engagement.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide effective management and development of grant systems and support services for Offender Rehabilitation and
Engagement grant programs.
2. Manage and report on the Offender Rehabilitation and Engagement grants budget expenditure and acquittal status,
including developing agreements, monitoring and scheduling of payments.
3. Contribute to the drafting of reports, briefings and correspondence including but not limited to departmental, Ministerial
and Cabinet.
4. Reporting including input as directed in the preparation of financial reports and written reports for accountability
requirements for the Northern Territory Government.
5. Undertake a range of administrative tasks that support the efficient and compliant management of grants administered,
including maintaining systems records.
6. Provide advice and information to grant applicants and other external stakeholders on the funding processes, guidelines,
and relevant policies and procedures.
7. Resolve grant recipient issues relating to lodgement issues, contractual arrangements and grant cycles.
8. Develop and maintain professional, collaborative and effective relationships with a variety of grant funded organisations
and stakeholders.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Extensive experience, advanced skills and knowledge relating to project management, procurement and grants
management, including experience with GrantsNT or similar grant management systems.
2. Demonstrated ability in effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders at all levels, both orally and in writing,
including the ability to communicate across cultures and professional backgrounds.
3. Experience or ability to quickly acquire relevant business and systems knowledge, ensuring systems and files are updated
and maintained accurately.
4. Ability to work independently; and demonstrated time management skills to ensure planning and prioritising of workload
to meet deadlines.
5. Experience in managing projects and navigating governance, regulation and policy in order to achieve strategic and
operational project outcomes.
6. Sound judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
7. Willingness to undertake some travel, including to remote communities (light aircraft).
Desirable
1. Hold a current NT Drivers Licence or the ability to acquire an NT Drivers Licence
2. Tertiary qualifications in a business related discipline or equivalent working experience
Further information
The Department of Corrections has a Smoke Free Policy, including e-cigarettes. Staff are not permitted to smoke anywhere
on any premises, facilities or in vehicles, nor whilst working off site. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a pre-
employment questionnaire and the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check confirmed by
fingerprints and name check. A positive criminal history will not necessarily exclude and applicant from this position.