Grants Officer

Exciting Grants Officer opportunity in Darwin with meaningful work and real community impact.

Your new companyHays is partnering with a well-established, purpose-driven organisation based in Darwin to recruit an experienced Grants Officer for a 12-month fixed-term position.
Your new roleAs the Grants Officer, you will support the administration and delivery of the organisations grants program.
Working as part of a collaborative grants team, your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the grants' lifecycle, including assessment, administration, compliance and acquittals.
• Liaising with grant applicants, recipients, internal teams and other key stakeholders.
• Preparing and reviewing grant documentation, reports and correspondence.
• Assessing grant applications.
• Supporting the development and improvement of grants policies and procedures.
• Monitoring grant outcomes and identifying potential risks, trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring data integrity within the grants' management system.
• Working collaboratively across the organisation to ensure grant processes align with broader objectives.

What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this position, you will ideally demonstrate:

• Previous knowledge or experience of grants management, finance or administration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to review applications and financial information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities and the confidence to work with diverse stakeholders.
• High-level organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Strong cultural capability and the ability to communicate respectfully and sensitively with Aboriginal peoples and communities.
• Experience working with or alongside Aboriginal businesses would be advantageous.
• Qualifications in business, administration, finance or a related discipline would also be viewed favourably.
• A satisfactory National Criminal History Check and OCHRE Card are requirements of the appointment.

What you'll get in returnThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-led organisation in a role where you'll contribute to the effective administration and delivery of important grants programs.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email your most recent CV to Tamara.Monzon-Yates@hays.com.au
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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