About the Role
The Grant Services Coordinator leads centralised grants services across Government, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and end-to-end grant delivery in partnership with policy owners. The role focuses on program and grants management, compliance, risk management and stakeholder engagement, while driving standardised practices and continuous improvements in service quality, efficiency and cost.
Key Accountabilities
Lead and coordinate grant services, strengthening governance, workforce capability, risk management and continuous improvement.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following attributes:
Strong understanding of government program governance, risk, probity, confidentiality and financial management.
High proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Teams.
We have two fixed term roles available: Fixed term until February 2027 (parental leave backfill) and June 2027 only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
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How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on 26 August 2026. All applications should include:
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).
Other relevant information
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.
