APS5/APS6 Grant Assessment Officers

As one of the Australia’s largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 65 years Chandler Macleod’s recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage multiple APS5/6 Grant Assessment Officers and Grant Management Officers to join our client based in Canberra.  These roles a full time, temporary assignments starting ASAP until June 2026. 

As a Grant Assessment Officer, you'll play a critical role in processing funding application assessments during a peak period, ensuring high-quality decisions are made with attention to detail. You'll also be expected to assist with other work within the team and provide support to more complex issues as they arise.

As a Grants Management Officer you'll be responsible for processing milestone payments, variations, and other project reporting for already-contracted projects, ensuring tasks are carried out with good attention to detail and effective stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse and assess project information against program guidelines and procedural documentation
• Make decisions using good judgement, expertise, and knowledge under limited guidance
• Prepare briefs, correspondence, and reports
• Conduct risk assessments and risk management activities
• Provide quality assurance of team work and assist in making recommendations to the program delegate
• Identify project risks and mitigation strategies
• Work with team leaders to resolve complex issues and find innovative solutions
• Ensure appropriate records are maintained in accordance with the Department’s record keeping standards

About You

We're looking for talented individuals with the following skills and experience:

• Minimum of baseline security clearance
• Grant/Project assessment and Grant/Project Delivery/Management experience
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in M365 Office Suite (incl. OneNote) and Sharepoint
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team
• Critical thinking skills, including the ability to demonstrate good judgement working with limited or incomplete information

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality results, working collaboratively, and making a difference in your community, we want to hear from you.
Apply now to join our dynamic team and take on a challenging and rewarding role

 

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.