Government Grants Assistant Manager / Manager

Description:

The Client
A highly supportive company that truly cares for its employees wellbeing and happiness! Countless benefits and flexible working with regular salary reviews and career meetings to ensure your career is on the path you want it to take.
Position Summary
There are positions open for an Assistant Manager or Manager. You will be working on a range of Government grant opportunities and expected to maintain a strong understanding of grant programs offered by Federal and State Governments.
As well as working autonomously on grant assignments you will be mentoring and managing junior staff. You will also work closely with senior management in order to contribute to the growth of the National Grants Practice.
The role provides an opportunity to work autonomously on grant assignments abut also as a team as may be required.
Key Responsibilities:

• Work autonomously in the preparation of grant submissions.
• Conduct meetings and correspondence with clients
• Collation of documentation, drafting applications and supporting documents.
• Providing advice on grant requirements.
• Client and stakeholder management and client relationship building.
• Management of junior staff.
• Working with senior staff, on more complex grant assignments.
• Undertake business development activities.
• Keep up to date with all the latest developments in State and Federal Government grants.
• Manage a portfolio of diverse clients.
• Ensure all administrative and practice management tasks are completed.
• Liaise with other divisions such as the National R&D Tax Practice and other relevant divisions.
• Part-take in all training offered.

Education Requirements
Essential

• Science / Engineering / IT or ICT / Commerce / Finance / Accounting / Tax / Law / Business degree

Desirable

• Technical specialty, such as Science / Engineering / IT.

Demonstrated Experience & Attributes
Essential

• Existing direct grants experience of a minimum of 3 years in a similar role.
• Strong written communication skills from a technical, scientific and legal perspective.
• Particular attention to detail.
• Good project management skills.
• Strong information and data processing skills.
• Microsoft suite essential
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Leadership skills, including practice management and people management.

This is a rare opportunity that will change your lifestyle and career for the better!