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Grants; Commissioning, Investment and Innovation; Youth Justice; Brisbane
The Manager –Grants is responsible for implementation of the Grants program, which is a government election commitment. There is a strong focus on supporting service providers to meet the government’s objectives, delivering quality outcomes for youths and demonstrating value for investment of public funds, using a relationship and capacity building framework.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Contract Management |
| Classification | AO8 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/700466/26 |
| Closing date | 22-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 04 January 2027 (possible extension) |
| Contact person | Jackie Bardelli |
| Contact details | Phone: 3097 7583 Access the National Relay Service |
As Manager, you will specifically:
- Lead a program of work that involves multiple projects, analysis of complex programs and related issues, formulation and analysis of innovative options for solutions, and facilitate the implementation of recommended outcomes, including the implementation of new a new program and services and the delivery of responses to Governance recommendations (which could include development of frameworks, policies and procedures).
- Liaise, negotiate and develop effective networks and innovative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders including government agencies and community organisations, with a particular focus on supporting First Nations stakeholders.
- Support strong grants management governance including data analysis, systems thinking, risk minimisation and delivering a transparent and efficient end-to- end grants process.
- Prioritise and schedule project activities and tasks to meet deadlines, commitments and deliver on the project's objectives.
- Prepare and present high-quality papers, submissions, reports, briefs and correspondence on complex issues.
- Ensure that departmental strategic objectives are met in a coordinated, informed and timely manner.
- Provide advice and direction on issues and trends relating to significant Departmental and Government policy and program initiatives and associated priorities to senior management and external stakeholders.
- Provide leadership and advice regarding service delivery by contracted and/or licensed service providers to ensure programs deliver on strategic outcomes.
- Represent the department in negotiating and delivering solutions to emergent issues.
- Establish and maintain review mechanisms to effectively monitor the progress and outcomes of programs and partnership activities and prepare high quality, timely reports and ministerial briefing notes in relation to these matters.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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