Program Support Officer

Compas PTY; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas Pty Ltd in Canberra is seeking a Project Support Officer for Grants Administration to support a government grants program. You will handle grant administration, records, queries and program reporting in a small team.

The role offers training, location options in Canberra, Brisbane or Melbourne, a 6-month contract with potential extension, and you must hold Baseline clearance. Close on 28 August 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong planning and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Understanding of Australian Government grants processes and relevant frameworks.
• Excellent communication across internal and external stakeholders; work independently or collaboratively.
• Financial and analytical capability; experience in program support (ECEC sector desirable).

Responsibilities

• Process and assess grant funding queries and agreements within a small team.
• Maintain records of grant applications, outcomes, acquittals and expenditure.
• Prepare responses to grant queries by reviewing agreements, guidelines and supporting documentation.
• Communicate with stakeholders and provide program information to executives and other agencies.

Skills

Planning and organisation

Grants processes knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Financial & analytical capability

Job description

Project Support Officer | Grants Administration

Support an Australian Government grants program as a Project Support Officer, assisting with grant administration, records, stakeholder queries and program reporting. Specific training will be provided.

Location:

Canberra, Brisbane or Melbourne

Contract Duration:

6 months, possible 6-month extension

Security Clearance Requirement:

Baseline

Closing Date:

10.00am, Friday 28 August 2026

Essential Tasks

• Process and assess grant funding queries and agreements within a small team.
• Maintain records of grant applications, outcomes, acquittals and expenditure.
• Prepare responses to grant queries by reviewing agreements, guidelines and supporting documentation.
• Communicate with stakeholders and provide program information to executives and other agencies.

Key Criteria

• Strong planning and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Understanding of Australian Government grants processes and relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks.
• Sound communication skills across internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Financial and analytical capability; previous program support experience, including within the ECEC sector, is desirable.

About Compas

Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current Baseline clearance.