APS5 Funding Arrangement Manager

Rashi Joshi; Darwin; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Federal Government is seeking experienced, relationship-focused professionals to join a large team delivering community programs across Australia. You will work with funded organisations to ensure grants achieve positive outcomes for communities.

The role focuses on stakeholder management, contract oversight, and program improvement within an APS5 level framework, based in Darwin.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with funded organisations and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities across diverse audiences.
• Sound judgement with analytical problem solving in program delivery.
• Experience managing contracts, grants, programs, and compliance.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with funded organisations and key stakeholders.
• Monitor contract and program performance against objectives.
• Identify, manage and escalate risks and compliance issues.
• Gather and analyse information to support program improvement and policy outcomes.
• Provide guidance and support to organisations delivering essential community services.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Judgement & problem solving

Contract/grants/program management

Autonomous yet collaborative

Job description

Your new company An exciting opportunity is available for experienced relationship focused professionals to join a large Federal Government team supporting the delivery of community programs and services across Australia.

Working closely with funded organisations, you will play a key role in ensuring grant funded programs achieve positive outcomes for communities.

Your new role

• Build and maintain strong relationships with funded organisations and key stakeholders
• Monitor contract and program performance against agreed objectives
• Identify, manage and escalatio n risks and compliance issues
• Gather and analyse information to support program improvement and policy outcomes
• Provide guidance and support to organisations delivering essential community services

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Sound judgement and problem-solving capability
• Experience managing contracts, grants, programs, compliance or service delivery outcomes
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment

What you'll get in return

• APS5 level opportunity
• Darwin based role
• Meaningful work supporting programs that deliver positive outcomes for Australian communities