This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

The Commercial and Contracting Services Directorate is part of the Finance and Commercial Services Division and has responsibility for the provision of support to the Department and Schools, for contract planning and management, insurance management, fleet management and commercial legal advice.

The Role

The Senior Consultant Grants manages department wide, medium risk grant and outgoing sponsorship planning, initiation and contract management processes for the Department of Education. The role provides advice and guidance to internal stakeholders to elicit best value for money for the Department.

If successful you will undertake research and analysis to support business units with the identification of Departmental grant programs and outgoing sponsorship needs to support schools, regional and central services and establish grant program strategies and frameworks.

You will be required to assist with the preparation of reports, responses to Ministerials and parliamentary questions and other documentation pertaining to discretionary grants, grant programs and outgoing sponsorships. In addition, you will develop and manage moderately complex and/or medium to high-risk grant programs, grant agreements and outgoing sponsorship agreements, including planning, development of relevant documents, assessment and agreement formation, in consultation and negotiations with relevant stakeholders.

Professional Benefits

• We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
• 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
• Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
• Become a member with the onsite East Perth Gym 
• Modern end of trip facilities/changerooms
• Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Marian Melder, Manager Community Services Contracting, Commercial and Contracting Services on (08) 9264 0021 or email marian.melder@education.wa.edu.au 

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must: 

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit. 

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include: 

• A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
  1. Demonstrated practical knowledge and experience in the development, implementation and management of grant agreements, outgoing sponsorship agreements and grant programs to achieve community outcomes.
  2. Demonstrated well developed interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to liaise, consult and negotiate effectively with a range of stakeholders in a range of contexts.
  3. Demonstrated well developed evaluation, analytical and conceptual skills, including the ability to provide innovative thinking in developing and implementing projects.
  4. Demonstrated well developed written communication skills, including the ability to prepare grant programs, grant agreements and outgoing sponsorship documentation.
  5. Demonstrated well developed organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks to meet conflicting deadlines.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE/917209

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 25 September 2024.