Division: Operations
Location:Lismore, NSW, AU, 2480 Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000 Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

Req ID: 77029

• 3x Full time, temporary roles available up to June 2026 with our Community Recovery Programs Branch.
• Parramatta or Lismore based role with other locations considered by exception and flexible work options and hybrid arrangements available.
• Clerk Grade 7/8 salary ($113,574 - $125,720 per annum) plus employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Are you skilled in program coordination and passionate about supporting communities through effective grant delivery? Join our Community Recovery Programs Branch and help ensure grants are administered with integrity, transparency, and in line with NSW Government standards.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Grants Assessment Officer, you will facilitate and coordinate the development and delivery of recovery grants programs, ensuring compliance with the NSW Grants Administration Guide. You’ll provide guidance to applicants, assess applications, and make recommendations on eligibility and funding levels. Your role will also involve advising staff on program guidelines and supporting continuous improvement in grants assessment processes. You’ll prepare documentation for reporting and evaluation, and draft correspondence and briefing notes to support informed decision-making across the department.
For more information about the role, please click here to access the role description. If you are unable to download a copy of the role description, please contact talent.acquisition@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Strong understanding of governance and compliance in grants management
• Experience assessing applications and making informed recommendations
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with applicants and internal stakeholders
• Ability to contribute to process improvement
• Strong writing skills for preparing reports, correspondence, and briefing note