Projects and Grants Manager, Integrated and Community Health
- Oversee and coordinate funding grants and contracts across local, state, and federal levels.
- Salary Packaging reduces taxable income, boosting your take-home pay.
- Monthly Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) plus annual leave for full-time staff.
Lead projects and funding oversight, fostering partnerships to achieve WSLHD’s healthcare goals.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown Hospital
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
The Project and Grants Manager is a pivotal role within the Integrated and Community Health (ICH) portfolio at Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). This dynamic position involves the effective management, coordination, and oversight of local, state, and Commonwealth funding grants and contracts, totalling approximately $17 million per annum. The successful candidate will navigate the complexities of grant management and reporting, ensuring compliance and accountability while fostering impactful partnerships. This role also includes responsibility for contract negotiations in consultation with Non-Government Organisations, the Ministry of Health, and various internal and external stakeholders, including Finance, Risk Management, and Internal Audit.
Additionally, the Project and Grants Manager facilitates the seamless execution of projects within the directorate by coordinating project activities, monitoring progress, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets, and mitigating risks. Effective communication among stakeholders is crucial in this role. By applying project management methodologies and best practices, the Project and Grants Manager plays a significant role in delivering initiatives that advance the directorate’s strategic objectives and enhance healthcare outcomes for the community.
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
- Demonstrated experience in contract management and negotiation.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to liaise with senior management in both government and non-government organisations.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and coordinating projects from conception to implementation.
- Ability to interpret financial data, key performance measures, and prepare budgets and financial grant reports.
- Advanced organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent judgement.
- Experience in quality improvement, performance monitoring, and evaluation of programs and projects.
- Demonstrated core competency skills in Microsoft Office suite, including MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, corporate records systems, and other health information systems.
Requisition ID: REQ531550
Applications Close: 9th January 2025
Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Amelia Oztopcu on Amelia.Oztopcu@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
