Senior Project Officer - Grants

• Ongoing Full Time
• Based in Sydney CBD/Parramatta with flexible work arrangement options
• Clerk Grade 9/10 ($120,859 – $ 133,183) plus super and annual leave loading

About the Agency

The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster.

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders.

About the role

The Senior Project Officer Grants role is responsible for managing the effective development, delivery, management, monitoring and administration of grants and funding programs across the NSW Reconstruction Authority. The initial focus will be on delivery of the Disaster Ready Fund, the key funding mechanism to drive disaster risk reduction and adaptation in NSW.

Key accountabilities for the role:

• Manage a best practice grants management framework including systems, processes, objective setting, and technical input for funding requirements, compliance and reporting obligations
• Manage and coordinate the day to day planning and administration of grants and funding programs to support the allocation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of funding programs in line with policies and procedures
• Manage and oversee all aspects of project planning, development and implementation for a range of projects including developing project plans, coordinating resources, managing budgets, meeting reporting requirements, and supporting project related activities to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope in line with established agency project management methodology
• Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issues management to engage stakeholders and ensure project deliverables are met
• Monitor and evaluate all aspects of project implementation including risk and contingency management, benefits realisation, project impact and quality measures, to identify and address issues, assess project progress and effectiveness, and achieve project outcomes
• Undertake research and formulate recommendations to support evidence based project planning and decision making
• Provide advice and information to stakeholders on emerging project issues and to support project development and delivery in line with established plans, budgets, timeframes, policy objectives and other project and priorities.

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About you

Reporting to the Manager, Grants Delivery, you will play a pivotal part in the team in providing ongoing support with monitoring the progress of all grant projects as well as work closely with several internal and external stakeholders. We are looking for someone with exceptional communication skills, strong project management experience with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver on project outcomes in the required timeframes.

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers:

• Flexible working practices
• Contemporary workspaces and technology
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)
• Workforce that values inclusion
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

To apply for this role, please submit an online application and attach your resume and cover letter which outlines your skills, experience, and capabilities relevant to this role.

Closing date: Sunday, 12th May 2024 (11:59pm)

Contact: Barney Smith: Director, Grants and Investments - barney.smith@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au

Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation. Please contact people@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au if you would like an adjustment to assist you in your application.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.