Manager Grants Design and Advice

• A unique opportunity to shape a new organisational function and drive best-practice grants management across NSW.
• Ongoing, full-time role with the Grants, Program Design and Evaluation Branch.
• Role can be based in Sydney or at an approved RA office in NSW by negotiation with flexible work options and hybrid arrangements available.
• Clerk Grade 11/12, salary relative to experience, and ranges from $149,739 - $173,174 + super.

About the role

The Grants Management Office has been repositioned with a significantly expanded remit and strategic focus. This newly established function will provide expert guidance, advice and support for the design and development of grants programs, while strengthening governance, policy, capability and continuous improvement across the organisation.

As Manager Grants Design & Advice, you will play a pivotal leadership role in establishing and leading the Grants Management Office (GMO). You will drive the development of frameworks, policies, governance controls and advisory services that support the effective administration of grants for emergency preparedness, response, recovery and resilience initiatives. This is an ongoing role with a mandate to build long-term capability, consistency and stability across the organisation's grants landscape.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the establishment and ongoing development of the Grants Management Office (GMO).
• Developing, implementing and delivering the GMO strategy and operating model.
• Providing organisation-wide leadership on grants governance, policy and best-practice grants administration.
• Overseeing the development, review and maintenance of grants management policies, frameworks, procedures and supporting documentation.
• Supporting the design, establishment and review of grant programs to ensure compliance with legislative, policy and best-practice requirements.
• Implementing governance, risk management and reporting frameworks that strengthen accountability and program outcomes.
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to provide expert advice on grants design, administration and delivery.
• Leading the development of training resources, educational programs and capability-building initiatives to improve grants management maturity across the organisation.
• Facilitating engagement, training and awareness activities to promote consistent and compliant grants administration practices.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives, process redesign and customer-centric approaches to grants management.
• Building effective relationships with stakeholders across government, grant recipients and partner agencies.
• Leading, coaching and developing staff while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and high performance.

About You
You are a strategic and influential leader with deep expertise in grants management and a passion for building capability, governance excellence and sustainable frameworks. You thrive in complex environments, are comfortable navigating competing priorities, and can bring people together to deliver meaningful organisational change.

You will bring:   

• Significant experience managing and leading the full grants program lifecycle within complex, dynamic and politically sensitive environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the NSW Grants Administration Guide and associated legislative, compliance and policy requirements.
• Proven experience developing grants governance frameworks, policies, procedures and operational controls.
• Strong capability in policy development, process design, strategic planning and continuous improvement.
• Experience establishing new functions, programs or service models and embedding sustainable practices across an organisation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and gain buy-in across diverse groups.
• The ability to lead and influence outcomes in environments where authority is often exercised through expertise, collaboration and relationships.
• Experience balancing competing priorities and delivering results in high-pressure environments with tight timeframes.
• Strong project and program management skills, including the ability to manage complex initiatives from concept through to implementation.
• Demonstrated success developing organisational capability through training, coaching, resources and advisory services.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex policy and governance requirements into practical guidance.
• A commitment to customer-focused service delivery and continuous improvement.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced grants leader to establish a critical new organisational capability, shape the future of grants governance and advisory services, and make a lasting impact on the way grant programs are designed, managed and delivered across the organisation.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager, Grants Design and Advice If you cannot access a copy of the Role Description, please contact ***************@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au.

About the Agency
The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation and executive agency of the Premier’s Department, that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster.

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders.

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The RA also offers:

• Flexible working practices
• Contemporary workspaces and technology
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)
• Workforce that values inclusion
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role, detailing your relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

Applications Sunday 23 August 2026.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Tanya Latanville, Director, Grants, Program Design and Evaluation via ***************@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au or call 0450 965 ***.

Our Commitment

Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability, veterans and other diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation. 

Additional Information

The recruitment process may include a range of assessments including interview, psychometric assessments, work sample activities and pre-employment checks as required.

Looking for more information or assistance with applying?

We encourage and support applications from people with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including information in an alternate format or an alternate method of submission of the application) please contact the Talent Team via ***************@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au or 0461 373 *** and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment.

Recruitment Pool

A recruitment pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that become available over the next 18 months.