Grants/Admin Officers (APS4) – multiple roles
- Seeking grants and administration professionals at the APS4 level for Commonwealth Government roles.
- Multiple roles available with responsibilities including assessing grant applications and managing caseloads.
- Full-time positions based in Canberra with flexible working arrangements considered.
About the roles
We are seeking grants and administration professionals at the APS4 level for our Commonwealth Government client based in Canberra. Multiple roles are available and the successful candidates will join a team supporting a wage increase for the early childhood education and care workforce.
Initial labour hire contracts until 31 December 2026 are on offer, with possibility of extension for an additional six months. These roles are full-time, based in Canberra with flexible working arrangements considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please note: only Australian citizens with an existing Baseline security clearance (or above) can be considered for these roles.
APS4 Grant Assessor
Duties:
- Assess grant applications and support grant delivery in line with program guidelines.
- Manage a caseload and deliver accurate outcomes in a high-volume environment.
- Apply policies and procedures to ensure consistent decision-making and identify risks.
- Respond to provider enquiries and provide professional advice and support.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation to support compliance and quality assurance.
Requisite skills and experience:
- Ability to manage a high-volume workload and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to apply guidelines consistently.
- Sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to organise and progress work effectively.
- Experience in grants administration or applying program, regulatory or legislative guidelines is desirable.
APS4 Grant Executions Officer
Duties:
- Prepare, issue and manage grant agreements, variations and related documentation.
- Liaise with providers by phone and email, providing advice and support on grant processes and requirements.
- Monitor and progress grant activities, including follow-up actions, to ensure deadlines are met.
- Coordinate grant agreement changes and terminations as required.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation to support compliance and audit requirements.
Requisite skills and experience:
- Ability to manage a high-volume workload and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and follow up actions.
- Sound judgement and the ability to identify and escalate issues.
- Experience in grants, contracts or applying program guidelines is desirable.
APS4 Grant Helpdesk Officer
Duties:
- Respond to provider enquiries and complex escalations, providing accurate advice and support.
- Manage a caseload of enquiries, ensuring issues are resolved within required timeframes.
- Investigate and resolve provider issues across grants systems and processes.
- Apply program guidance and refer matters as required.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation to support service delivery and compliance.
Requisite skills and experience:
- Ability to manage a high-volume workload and meet deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and judgement skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work across multiple systems and maintain accurate records.
Culture and benefits
People enjoy contracting with relatbl because our business is owned and managed by people who have first-hand experience working as contractors. We can relate. We treat people the way we would want to be treated, and we provide a range of perks and benefits to our staff.
How to apply
Click APPLY or get in touch with Jaxsen (***************************) or Fern (***************************) for a confidential discussion. Applications for this position close on Wednesday 5 August 2026. However, applications received after the closing date will be considered for similar future roles.
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