Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $81,496 - $98,955
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 11495
Social Policy
The Social Policy (SP) group brings together social policy expertise and includes management of the Multicultural Affairs portfolio. SP is responsible for advising the Premier and Cabinet on the education, justice, health, families, fairness and housing, and community, security and emergency management portfolios, and supporting the Minister for Multicultural Affairs to oversee the portfolio.
About the Role
The Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) is seeking an enthusiastic and talented VPS3 Grants Program Support Officer to join its Multicultural Affairs branch.
As a Grants Program Support Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality programs designed to support Victoria’s diverse multicultural communities.
This role will contribute to the implementation and oversight of key Multicultural Affairs initiatives working across a range of grant programs designed to support multicultural communities and initiatives to be implemented in response to Victoria’s Multicultural Review recommendations. This role will also support other program areas within the Multicultural Affairs portfolio at peak times.
The successful candidate will demonstrate sound program and grants management experience, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills to support the delivery of programs and initiatives under the Multicultural Affairs portfolio. Delivery of this work will rely on your administrative and business systems skills and require effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
The Victorian Public Service (VPS) is committed to supporting diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces for employees. Flexible working supports greater participation by a broader range of Victorians in our public service. To support business needs and team culture, the successful applicant will attend the office three days per week with anchor days on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The third day of attendance will be agreed with the Manager on commencement.
Key selection criteria
Desirable requirements
Sector knowledge and experience: demonstrated experience working with diverse communities and/or subject matter expertise in multicultural affairs is desirable and will be advantageous.
Experience with Grants: experience with Grants360 or similar grants management software is advantageous.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
For more information, please see the Position Description.
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Monday 20 July 2027. All applications should include:
· a resume; and
· 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. DPC 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 DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.