Program Manager, National Skills Programs (005433)
Department of State Growth
Economic Development
Skills and Workforce
Applications must be submitted by
Position details
Applications close:
AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 6
Salary:
$109,099 to $123,395 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time
Job description:
Under the guidance of the Manager, Programs, the Program Manager, National Skills Programs position develops and administers Skills Tasmania’s Group Training Organisation grant program that aims to help more Vocational Education and Training (VET) students to successfully complete their studies. The position will be responsible for grant management, compliance activities and significant stakeholder engagement, as well as additional activities associated with the development and communications for the new grant program.
The incumbent provides high-level project management and advice about the administration of grants and liaises with stakeholders about the administration and appropriate management of these grants.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that understands the importance of flexibility. Talk to us about what flexibility may look like for you.
Period of Appointment
Appointment to the role is on a fixed term flexible basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight) for two (2) years.
Duties
- Coordinate the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of grant programs, including the preparation of program guidelines, application and assessment processes, deeds and contracts.
- Coordinate the management of grants information and records and assist in the preparation of budget management tasks including managing, monitoring and reporting of expenditure against budget to ensure the financial and risk management responsibilities of Skills Tasmania are met.
- Take the lead on engaging with Group Training Organisations, industry, community organisations, government agencies, Registered Training Organisations and other service providers working with the vocational education and training system to inform grant programs, services and initiatives.
- Provide high level strategic advice to Manager, Programs on policies and programs relating to the management of the grants programs and funding commitments.
- Provide high level briefing notes, correspondence, documentation, ministerial correspondence on issues as required.
- Work within a collaborative team environment under the general direction of the Manager, Programs to review and evaluate relevant aspects of the Tasmanian workforce development and training system to improve design and delivery of Skills Tasmania grant programs to achieve client centred services for stakeholders.
- Represent the Department or Government as required on matters relating to workforce development and training.
- Actively contribute to a positive workplace culture across Skills Tasmania.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience and/or knowledge of the Vocational Education and Training system, and/or the operations of Group Training Organisations, or an ability to acquire this knowledge quickly.
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
Program Manager - National Skills Program.docx
Program Manager - National Skills Program.pdf
Advice to applicants.DOCX
Advice to applicants.pdf
For more information
| Name: |
Owen Cox |
| Position: |
Director, Purchasing Policy and Programs |
| Email: |
owen.cox@skills.tas.gov.au |
| Phone: |
(03) 6165 6037 |
How to apply
To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.
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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at recruitment@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX
Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf