Position No: 00036640

Salary/Level: Level 5, $101,122 - $110,517 pa, PSCSAA

Location: CBD Location (may be required to work at any DTWD site in metropolitan area)

Tenure: Up to 60 months temporary appointment (with the possibility of a further term and/or permanency).

The Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence (CESNCE)
The Department of Training and Workforce Development is leading the establishment of Australia’s first Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence.

The Department helps Western Australians to get into training and get skills for the wide array of jobs with the State’s vibrant businesses and communities in our strong and diversifying economy. Through close engagement with industry, community and training providers, we ensure training and workforce development initiatives meet the needs of the Western Australian community.

Working with the State’s TAFE network, the Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence will provide State and national leadership for development and innovation in training for clean energy technologies. The Centre will partner with WA TAFEs, universities, industry, unions, Jobs and Skills Councils and other stakeholders to build the workforce pipeline needed for our economy to transition to net zero carbon emissions.

Under the guidance of an Industry Advisory Board, the Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence will also be a front door for industry to access comprehensive training and workforce solutions.

Find out more about our work by visiting our website www.dtwd.wa.gov.au

The Role
The Grants and Programs Officer supports the Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence by contributing to the development, coordination, and management of strategic policy and programs aimed at enhancing equity, participation, and achievement in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. This role involves assisting in the implementation and monitoring of innovative training and workforce development programs, funding models, and grants programs.

The Grants and Programs Officer will engage in research and policy development activities across various programs, supporting national and local VET reform agendas. Additionally, the role includes assisting in the procurement and contract management processes, ensuring effective performance and reporting of training, applied research, and workforce skilling solutions. This position will also collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support the Centre's objectives under the National Skills Agreement.

To be successful in this role you will ideally have experience in project management, program and grant facilitation and policy development. A strong background with conceptual, analytical and research skills is essential, along with the ability to identify trends, address issues and provide well-prepared advice and reports.

What We Offer
You will have access to a range of benefits including:

Flexible work arrangements;

Significant career and professional development programs and opportunities;

Salary packaging options; and

Access to health and wellbeing initiatives including an employee assistance program and funded flu vaccinations.

For Further Job Related Information
Please Stephanie Dirksz , Associate Director - Clean Energy Program on (08 6551 5753 or email [email protected]

Application Instructions
For further information about this position and details on how to apply please visit Jobs WA job board by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025 (WST). You are reminded that the onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time.

To be eligible for appointment Australian Citizenship, relevant visa or permanent residency is required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to join us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, youth, women and people of diverse sexualities and genders.