Consultant - Grants and Contracts

Consultant - Grants and Contracts

Location: East Perth Australia

Job Description:

Branch:Commercial Services

Division:Finance and Commercial Services

Salary:Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024)

Work Type:Permanent - Full Time

FTE:1.0

Location:East Perth

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

The Commercial and Contracting Services Directorate is part of the Finance and Commercial Services Division and has responsibility for the provision of support to the Department of Education and schools, for contract planning and management, insurance management, fleet management and commercial legal advice.

The Role

The Consultant - Grants and Contracts assists in the development, administration and management of the Department’s grant programs, grant agreements, outgoing sponsorship agreements and low to medium value/complexity service agreements, in consultation and negotiation with stakeholders. They undertake research and analysis and assist to identify grant, outgoing sponsorship and service agreement opportunities and funding needs to support schools, regional and central services and establish service and program strategies and frameworks.

If successful, you will facilitate and implement non-complex grant agreements, outgoing sponsorship and service agreements to manage risk and deliver value for money. Within this role you will provide advice to stakeholders on non-complex grant programs, grant agreements, outgoing sponsorship agreements and service agreements and contract management matters.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
• Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Aimee Forde, Principal Consultant Grants on (08) 9264 5314 or aimee.forde@education.wa.edu.au

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must: 

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include: 

• A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

1. Demonstrated practical knowledge of and experience in the development and implementation of grant, outgoing sponsorship and service agreement documentation, assessment and administration in the context of the public sector contracting framework.
2. Demonstrated well developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders and build effective relationships and networks.
3. Demonstrated well developed evaluation, analytical and conceptual skills, including the ability to provide innovative thinking in developing and implementing projects.
4. Demonstrated well developed written communication skills, including the ability to prepare grant programs and agreements.
5. Demonstrated well developed organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks to meet conflicting deadlines.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE984421 

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.