AO5 Senior Grants Officer

Location: brisbane
Salary: $60.25 per hour + Super (Agency Contractor)
Job Type: temporary
Contact: Sam Rubino
AO5 Senior Grants Officer 
  • $60.25 per hour + Super (Agency Contractor)
  • ASAP start - 6-month contract (likely extension)
  • Brisbane CBD
ABOUT

We are recruiting an exciting Senior Grants Officer role for a state government client that contributes to the economic growth within Queensland. You will be responsible for developing grant programs, delivering new grant rounds, managing acquittals from previous rounds, processing payments and providing sound grant management advice to internal and external parties.

Candidates with Smarty Grants knowledge and experience will be highly regarded.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Liaise with departments grants recipients and internal stakeholders to deliver grant management advice and solutions.
  • Maintain the SmartyGrants database ensuring applicant and contract information is accurate and up to date to assist in the future management of funding agreement activities and funding commitments.
  • Manage the client acquittal process, using your financial knowledge to review supplier invoices and receipts, spreadsheet the documentation for audit and management approval, contact clients for additional information, provide approvals to clients, process payments via internal systems.
  • Provide analysis, advice, and high-quality customer service for internal Government stakeholders and reporting for internal and external program delivery as it relates to the department’s operations, including monthly, quarterly and end-of-financial-year reporting, and audit reporting.
SELECTION CRITERIA
  • High level, detailed grants management knowledge and the demonstrated ability to apply current financial management legislation.
  • Strong business and financial acumen and an understanding of financial terms, payments, and acquittal documentation.
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft office (including excel and SharePoint) is a must.
  • Demonstrated high-level analysis and problem-solving skills, including the ability to build and produce SmartyGrants, excel and written reports and analyse evidence to provide advice on performance, policies, strategies, and solutions.
  • The ability to manage ambiguity and implement change in a client-facing environment
How to Apply:

Please apply by submitting your resume via the ‘apply now’ button below.
For any questions, please reach out to Sam Rubino at samr@sixdegreesexecutive.com.au
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