Grants and Engagement Manager

About this role

Subject: Expression of interest – Grants & Engagement Manager, VPSG3, 24 months

Please note, the DEECA employee will be paid at their substantive grade.

About the Policy

The Policy allows for a two-way exchange or sole placement of staff to assist Traditional Owner Corporations (TOCs) with important support functions that will enable them to increase their impact in achieving their objectives and aspirations in self-determination. The Policy is derived from Action 3.3 ofthe Traditional Owner and Aboriginal Community Engagement Framework (the Framework) which is to ‘Scope options for secondment opportunities between DEECA and Traditional Owner Corporations'. Furthermore, the policy is strongly aligned with DEECA's direction to support Aboriginal self-determination and provide TOCs with adequate resources to fulfill their aspirations.

Prior to undertaking an exchange opportunity, please ensure that you read and understand the TOC & DEECA Exchange Policy.

Note: When a DEECA resource is released to a TOC, the hiring manager accepts the placement as a learning and development opportunity for their employee and may choose to:

• create and incur costs to fund a new position specifically for the TOC exchange to backfill the vacant position; or
• release a resource without backfilling the vacant position; or
• directly exchange resources between DEECA and TOC (if this is the preferred method by the TOC).

Prior to submitting an EOI, please consult with your line manager and ensure they are aware of the TOC & DEECA Exchange Policy terms and conditions. Please refer to our TOC and DELWP Exchange Policy FAQ.

If you have any questions about the program, please contact Jenna-Maree Jacob (Jenna.Jacob@deeca.vic.gov.au), Senior Advisor, Aboriginal Recruitment and Development, First Peoples Self-Determination Division.  

Grants & Engagements Manager

I am pleased to invite expressions of interest from current ongoing and fixed term employees from DEECA to act as Grants & Engagement Manager.

Casual and agency employees are ineligible.

The role of the Grants & Engagement Manager is to:  

• support the organisations participation in the state-wide and regional caring for country partnership forums.
• support the organisations participation in Departmental forums on other matters (e.g., joint management)
• participate in planning and reporting organisational activities to multiple stakeholders including various government agencies.
• support the organisations broad engagement with DEECA and other agencies in relation to progressing outcomes under the Departments' self-determination strategy.
• ensure the organisation meets all reporting obligations under all major agreements.
• create and maintain a Grants register.
• coordinate with internal Managers to ensure timely preparation of reports.
• prepare and submit reports as required.
• prepare and submit grant applications as required.
• coordinate with team members and externals consultants in preparing and submitting grants.

Please refer to the Position Description (PD) for more information about the role.

Please note: A vehicle will be provided by Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation for those who are regionally based for work purposes only.  

Classification: VPS Grade 3 (salary negotiable)

TOC name: Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation (YYNAC)

Contract type: Full-time flexible (Hybrid arrangement available)

Duration: May 2024 to May 2026, 24 months (12-month secondment will be considered)

Location: Barmah Office – 35 Schier Street, Barmah Vic 3639 (3 days per fortnight min. in the office)   

Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Please outline if there are any location specific requirements e.g in the office requirements, fieldwork or working flexibly/remotely.

There are no location requirements but reasonable amounts of time at our Barmah Head Office is required (2–3 days a fortnight at a minimum). Ideally the candidate will work in a hybrid arrangement.

How to express interest:

Write a brief statement of your experience and suitability for the role (no more than 500 words) and provide an updated resume as part of the EOI.  

Once these documents are ready to go, click on the ‘Apply for this Job' button below, complete the EOI form and upload your brief statement and resume.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rowan Jayasuriya at yycoo@yyynac.com.au.