Ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where your high level administrative and communication skills can support First Nations people.

Identified position - This position is an ‘Identified’ position which signifies that the role has a strong involvement in issues relating to First Nations communities or their representatives. The successful applicant must have an understanding of the issues affecting First Nations people and an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with First Nations people.

Career Growth & Stability: Enjoy a stable career with diverse opportunities for professional development through access to training, forums and conferences and a supportive work environment.

• Play a crucial role in supporting Indigenous Rangers to protect Australia’s biosecurity by managing contracts and grants.
• Utilise your organisational and high-level administration skills to support this high performing team.
• Work in a supportive and passionate team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where your high level administrative and communication skills can support First Nations people strengthen Australia’s biosecurity and environmental protection, we want to hear from you! 

What you’ll do

As a Project Officer you will support the Indigenous Rangers Biosecurity Program in the Science and Surveillance Group (SSG) by undertaking financial and administrative functions.

You’ll work under limited direction to perform: 

• finance functions including paying invoices and supporting the preparation and monitoring of contracts with Indigenous organisations,
• ongoing management of grant agreements and contracts including liaising with Indigenous organisations, complying with relevant legislation and policy, reviewing reports and tracking progress,
• assisting in the design, selection and agreement making phases of grant round management,
• assisting with procurement initiatives and other projects from time to time,
• preparing high quality, timely and accurate correspondence, briefings and other reports,
• maintaining and monitoring databases and spreadsheets,
• liaising with Indigenous organisations,
• providing general administration support as directed.

Why YOU are important to us and what impact will you have in the Indigenous Rangers Biosecurity Program.

The Indigenous Rangers and Business Management Unit engages Indigenous Ranger on a fee for service basis to undertake biosecurity surveillance activities, whilst building biosecurity capability and providing economic opportunities for First Nations communities across northern Australia. You will play a pivotal role in achieving these outcomes, through assisting with the management of contracts and grants with First Nations organisations.

What we are looking for

Knowledge and experience

To be successful in the role the candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Previous grant delivery and/or finance or procurement experience.
• Integrity, initiative and a high level of personal responsibility.

Full-Time or Part-Time positions available.