Senior Grants Lead for Aboriginal Justice Programs

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Grants Officer to support program development, grant management and evaluation of community-based initiatives funded through the Aboriginal Justice Agreement. You will contribute to funding reforms and work with partners to improve outcomes.

The role focuses on implementing grant programs, managing tender processes, and delivering site visits to advise on program enhancements within the Koori Justice Unit.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Aboriginal community issues in Victoria.
• Ability to communicate sensitively with Aboriginal communities.
• Knowledge of how Aboriginal issues intersect with government priorities.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor community funded programs of the AJA and related Aboriginal justice initiatives.
• Provide high-level contract/grant and tendering process management.
• Undertake regular site visits and advise community and government agencies.

Skills

Grant management

Tendering process management

Site visits

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Project management qualification

Public administration

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Grants Officer to support program development, grant management and evaluation of community-based initiatives funded through the Aboriginal Justice Agreement. You will contribute to funding reforms and work with partners to improve outcomes.

The role focuses on implementing grant programs, managing tender processes, and delivering site visits to advise on program enhancements within the Koori Justice Unit.