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YOUR ROLE

Provide specialist policy advice and high-level analysis and recommendations on issues and strategies in line with the NSW Grants Administration Guide and departmental expectations relating to funded programs and grants.
Lead projects and teams to deliver grant programs in line with Youth Justice key policy directions and strategic plan. Work in partnership with the key stakeholders, including other government departments, non-government service providers and advocacy groups on funding proposals, delivery of projects, expectations, milestones and outcomes. Develop policy positions, guidelines or frameworks on funding and/or grant related areas.
A significant amount of work in funding and contracts, will target Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations or Aboriginal business. Youth Justice’s strategic plan focuses on increasing the involvement of Aboriginal people in the delivery of services and in design and implementation. This position will provide an accurate understanding of the needs of Aboriginal organisation in procurement, in encouraging better design of programs (both internal and external) for funding and in ensuring Aboriginal people have equal access to opportunity.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Plan, manage and implement research activities, program reforms, and evaluation projects as allocated by the Manager.
• Provide high-level advice on grant design and compliance with the NSW Grants Administration Guide.
• Provide high-level advice on grant management, legislation and business process via briefing notes, cabinet minutes and correspondence.
• Support key stakeholders on the design of grant programs, assessment processes, grant agreements and payment processes through One GMS.
• Effectively liaise and consult with non-government community organisations and government agencies.
• Effectively manage grant processes and funding agreements for the delivery of projects/service to the community.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks of grant programs.
• Ensure that Aboriginal perspectives are identified and incorporated into role tasks.
• Actively seek ways to make grants and funding processes more relevant and accessible to Aboriginal people and communities and provide equal access to opportunity.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THIS ROLE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION.

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Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 201

Click apply. You will need to attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the focus capabilities & requirements of the role and answer the two targeted questions below:

• Can you choose 3 components/topics of Close the Gap that you think would be priorities for Youth Justice. Why do you consider them to be priorities?
• Describe a project you managed that involved collaboration with Aboriginal communities or stakeholders. What strategies did you use to ensure the project met its objectives and addressed any complex or sensitive issues? Please provide specific examples of the challenges you faced and how you overcame them