Grants and Contracts Manager

• Location: Darwin, Northern Territory
• Employment type: Full-time
• What’s on offer: Competitive salary of $120,000, salary packaging up to $18,500 p.a. + superannuation and generous leave entitlements.

The Aboriginal Peak Organisations of the Northern Territory Aboriginal Corporation ICN 10476 (APONT) is an alliance of peak Aboriginal organisations in the Northern Territory. The alliance was created to provide a more effective response to key issues affecting Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory, including through advocating practical policy solutions to government.

APONT is a signatory to the $843 million partnership agreement on NT remote Aboriginal investment (NTRAI), an initiative under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, and is funded to deliver the NTRAI capacity building and sector strengthening (CBSS) grants program.

About the role

The grants and contracts manager is responsible for the effective management and administration of the capacity building and sector strengthening (CBSS) grants program. The role leads the end-to-end grants and contracts lifecycle, ensuring grant funding is administered transparently, efficiently, and in accordance with funding agreements, organisational policies, legislation, APONT policies and the aims of the CBSS grants program and NTRAI.

Working collaboratively with grant recipients, government agencies, partner organisations, and internal teams, the grants and contracts manager supports the delivery of high-quality CBSS grant outcomes that strengthen organisational capability, promote sector development and maximise the impact of funded initiatives.

The role also contributes to the continuous improvement of grant administration systems, contract management practices, monitoring frameworks, and stakeholder engagement processes.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander political, cultural and economic issues facing Aboriginal people and communities in the Northern Territory.
• Strong knowledge of grant administration, contract management and governance principles.
• Demonstrated skills in reporting, data collection or outcomes measurement.
• Relevant qualifications in accounting, finance, commerce or a related field.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Next Steps

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

For further information: contact secretariat@apont.org.au using the subject line: Grants and Contracts Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.