Grants Officer (APS6) – 12-Month Contract, Baseline Clearance

HorizonOne Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

HorizonOne Recruitment is seeking an APS6 Grants Officer to lead end-to-end grant program delivery and oversight. You will assess applications, manage administration, reporting and compliance, and work with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure transparent funding aligned with government priorities.

The role emphasizes strong organisational skills, attention to detail and analytical capabilities to support high‑quality program outcomes during a national transition.

Qualifications

• Experience in grants, programs or project delivery within government or related field.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver timely work.
• Strong written communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess grant applications and provide recommendations per guidelines.
• Support grant administration processes including reporting and compliance.
• Review grant reports and advise on performance and milestones.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting tools.
• Support data collection, analysis and evaluation activities.
• Develop governance documentation, risk registers and project plans.
• Assist with contract and service agreement management.
• Prepare briefs and advice for senior leaders.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across government and industry.

Skills

Grants administration

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical capability

Attention to detail

Policy implementation

Job description

HorizonOne Recruitment is seeking an APS6 Grants Officer to lead end-to-end grant program delivery and oversight. You will assess applications, manage administration, reporting and compliance, and work with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure transparent funding aligned with government priorities.

The role emphasizes strong organisational skills, attention to detail and analytical capabilities to support high‑quality program outcomes during a national transition.