Senior Advisor, Grants - Working for Victoria

The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) was established to ensure Victoria's strong economic performance by growing industries and regions. Here at DJPR, we're making sure Victoria's economy benefits all Victorians by creating more jobs for more people, building thriving places and regions and nurturing inclusive communities.

Our work supports six ministers, spans 10 portfolios and operates across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We also oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.

The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.

Job Details

Department: Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Policy
Classification: VPSG5
Work Location: Melbourne - CBD
Reference: VG/033828
Closing Date: 18-Aug-2020
Salary Range: $98,396 - $119,052
Job Duration: 6 months
Attachments: 033828 - PD - Senior Advisor, Grants - VPS5 - Working for Victoria.docx (Word, 701KB)
Job Specification

Contact: Joel Dorman
0417 895 635

Position Details

Senior Advisor, Grants

* $98,396 $119,052 (Plus Superannuation)
* Fixed term / 6 months
* Usual hours of work: Full Time (flexibility may be available)
* Usual work location: 1 Spring Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The position of Senior Advisor, Grants forms a part of Working for Victoria Group. Working for Victoria has been established to help Victorians, including people who have lost their jobs due to the economic impacts of COVID19, find work. The group is responsible for implementing the $500 million economic and job stimulus program aimed at maximising job creation in a timely manner; creation of a pipeline of jobs across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors; administering the Fund and executing grant agreements; managing the Sidekicker platform that facilitates job matching, screening and shortlisting employers and job seekers; and regular reporting to the department executive, the Minister's Offices and strategic communications groups.

Reporting to the Manager, Grants Administration, this position will prepare high policy analysis and assessments and undertaking stakeholder and engagement activities in assisting to deliver outcomes for all Victorians, whilst uplifting the state's economy. This role contributes to the taskforce to help deliver Working for Victoria's economic and job stimulus program aimed at maximising job creation across sectors; administering the Fund and executing grant agreements; managing the Sidekicker platform that facilitates job matching, screening and shortlisting employers and job seekers; and regular reporting to the department executive, the Minister's Offices and strategic communications groups.

Most importantly you will be excited by a role that will be instrumental in helping with the establishment of a new Group focussed on building a stronger, fairer and more inclusive Victoria and how we can best set the Group up for success.

The key accountabilities of the role include:

* Provide strategic advice and prepare highly complex reports, submissions, briefing papers, correspondence for diverse stakeholders and senior decision makers.
* Strong ability to plan and manage processes to progress through a high volume of opportunities
* Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and provide relevant information and advice about the Branch's direction, issues, identified risks and requirements to ensure appropriate information flow.
* Provide advice on fund administration relevant to the grants process accounting for whole of government policies and compliance requirements.
* Assist with preparation and contribute to the quality of complex reports, submissions, briefings and correspondence for diverse stakeholders and senior decision makers.

For a confidential discussion, please call Joel Dorman HR/Recruitment Coordinator on 0417 895 635.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department.

For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close at midnight on 18 August 2020.

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Government of Victoria Melbourne VIC 3004

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