Funding Acquisition Manager | Mon to Fri 38 hours | Balcatta Support Centre at Sodexo

, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Government Funding Management, Wage Subsidy Administration, Traineeship Coordination, Apprenticeship Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Reporting, Policy Analysis, Compliance Governance, Partnership Management, Budget Reconciliation, Workforce Strategy, Government Portal Navigation

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

Company Description Sodexo is a global leader in quality-of-life services, operating across food, facilities management, and employee experience. In Australia, we support clients across defence, remote resources, health, education and corporate sectors, with a workforce spanning every state and territory. Our Learning & Development function plays a critical role in building the talent pipeline that keeps our business growing. Job Description Are you an expert in government employment and training funding who thrives at the intersection of policy, finance and workforce strategy? Sodexo Australia is looking for a commercially minded Funding Acquisition Manager to drive the identification, acquisition and governance of government-funded programs across our national operations. Reporting to the General Manager Learning & Development, you will serve as Sodexo's subject matter expert on Australian government employment funding, maximising financial returns through wage subsidies, traineeship and apprenticeship incentives, and state and federal training funds while building workforce capability across the organisation. What You Will Do Submit, manage and administer wage subsidy agreements with Workforce Australia (WFA) and Remote Australia Employment Services (RAES) agencies Lead end-to-end coordination of traineeship and apprenticeship programs nationally, including School Based Traineeship (SBTA) partnerships with schools, colleges and Group Training Organisations (GTOs) Process and manage state and federal incentive fund claims, including lodgements through the Apprenticeship Data Management System (ADMS) Serve as Sodexo's authoritative voice on government employment funding, presenting strategic updates to the Country Leadership Team (CLT) as required Build and manage external partnerships with State Training Authorities, RTOs, GTOs, Apprentice Connect Australia Providers and government bodies Monitor changes to government funding policy and eligibility criteria, proactively adjusting Sodexo's funding strategy to optimise outcomes Manage fund invoice drafting, claim submission, remittance reconciliation and reporting in partnership with the Finance team Lead and develop one direct report, the Vocational Training Programs Coordinator Lead end-to-end coordination of traineeship and apprenticeship programs nationally, including School Based Traineeship (SBTA) partnerships with schools, colleges and Group Training Organisations (GTOs) and Educational Work Experience programs Manage RTO and GTO invoice processing, account reconciliation and reporting, partnering with the Finance team to ensure accuracy and timely payment What We Are Looking For Minimum 3–5 years' experience managing government employment and training funds, wage subsidies, or traineeship/apprenticeship programs in a large, complex organisation Demonstrated knowledge of the Australian employment funding landscape, including WFA, RAES, AAIS, and state-based employer incentives Experience with government digital portals such as WFA Online, ADMS and MyGovID Proven track record engaging with RTOs, GTOs, Apprentice Connect Australia Providers and State Training Authorities Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to translate complex funding frameworks into clear guidance for diverse audiences High-level organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines aligned to government reporting cycles Qualifications Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Training & Assessment (TAE40116/TAE40122), Public Policy or a related discipline Additional Information Work with a global organisation that genuinely invests in workforce development Hybrid work arrangements available, subject to operational requirements A high-impact role with direct line of sight to senior leadership and national business outcomes Collaborative, values-driven culture with a commitment to diversity and inclusion If you are ready to put your government funding expertise to work in a role that shapes real careers and delivers measurable value to a national business, we would love to hear from you. Job Family: Corporate Services

Responsibilities

The role focuses on identifying, acquiring, and governing government-funded employment programs and wage subsidies across national operations. It involves managing partnerships with RTOs and GTOs while providing strategic funding updates to the Country Leadership Team.