Strategic Programs Officer - Grants & Delivery

Science; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 96,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Academy of Science is seeking a proactive Programs Officer to support the delivery of prestigious programs within the Program Delivery Unit in Canberra. The role involves managing programs from design through to evaluation, overseeing grant rounds, supporting grantees, and managing contracts and budgets.

You will help promote program impact through events and communications, working with Senior Programs Officer and other teams in a values-driven, inclusive environment that

Qualifications

• Proven experience in program and grant management.
• Experience administering grant systems and CRMs such as Good Grants, SmartyGrants and Salesforce.
• Ability to work autonomously with initiative in a complex environment.
• Strong reporting, compliance and budget monitoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver program materials; manage application lifecycles; coordinate reviews; support recipients with payments, logistics and reporting; maintain grants systems and databases.
• Track reporting obligations; ensure timely, impact-focused reports; monitor grant compliance; maintain financial records; prepare governance documentation.
• Develop stakeholder relationships; craft communications; draft content for newsletters and social media; support events and launches.
• Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures; contribute to cross-functional projects and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across teams; uphold values; promote diversity, wellbeing and safety; provide general program support as needed.

Skills

Program management

Grant management

Stakeholder engagement

Autonomy

Time management

Education

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience

Tools

Good Grants

SmartyGrants

Salesforce

Job description

The Australian Academy of Science is seeking a proactive Programs Officer to support the delivery of prestigious programs within the Program Delivery Unit in Canberra. The role involves managing programs from design through to evaluation, overseeing grant rounds, supporting grantees, and managing contracts and budgets.

You will help promote program impact through events and communications, working with Senior Programs Officer and other teams in a values-driven, inclusive environment that