OUR COMPANY

Powering Australia is on a mission to help Australian clean-tech manufacturers scale their businesses and compete on the world stage.

We are funded by the Federal Government as an Industry Growth Centre. Our work spans clean-tech manufacturing including: batteries, solar, wind, carbon, industrial decarbonisation, First Nations, transport, transmission and distribution.

THE ROLE

Australia’s battery sector is rapidly growing which means we need quality training, skills and workforce development initiatives to support people participating in these industries.

The Project Officer – Grants will administer an efficient and transparent grants program to drive the development of a skilled battery workforce. They will liaise with training providers and industry stakeholders to facilitate training grants and subsidies and then follow through to great outcomes by administering our grants database and overseeing grant contracting, acquittals and reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Manage our grants database to effectively administer application processing, assessment, funding agreements and reporting.

· Ensure compliance with Federal grant guidelines, funding agreements, and eligibility criteria, focused on transparency, accountability and value for money.

· Provide advice to potential applicants in navigating the grant application process, including eligibility, documentation, financial acquittals and reporting requirements.

· Liaise with approved training providers to verify course eligibility and support the Battery Workforce Lead in maintaining a register of quality-assured training options.

· Oversee grant disbursement and financial reconciliation, ensuring that funding allocations align with program budgets and policies.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

· A post-secondary qualification in business management and administration or any related field.

· 3+ years of experience in grants administration and program management, preferably in a government or industry-related setting.

· Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and compliance processes related to grants and funding programs.

· Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with industry representatives, training providers, and government agencies.

BENEFITS

You will benefit from:

· A salary of $90,000 plus statutory superannuation.

· Ability to salary sacrifice to maximise your earnings.

· Central CBD in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth, close to public transport.

· Fixed term contract of 2.5 years.

TO APPLY

Include a detailed cover letter together with your CV, which explains why you would be a valuable addition to our team.