Funding Arrangement Manager/Contract Manager

Job Description

Description Contract Managers are known in the Hub as Funding Arrangement Managers or FAMs. As a FAM, you will play a critical role in the Hub's success in ensuring that funded programs are delivered effectively to support Australian people and communities. Working in close connection to service providers and the community, you will be the 'eyes and ears' of the department as you: Engage regularly with funded organisations to ensure that programs are being delivered in a way that is consistent with the requirements of the grant agreement. Build networks and relationships with funded organisations, as well as other key stakeholders such as the not-for-profit community sector, Commonwealth, state and territory governments, local government, peak representative organisations, and research bodies. Gather local intelligence on how programs are being delivered on-the-ground to inform policy development and program re-design. Duties / Key Tasks: Assess and monitor the performance of funded organisations against agreed objectives, targets, and outcomes in the grant agreement. Address instances of poor performance or non-compliance with input from a supervisor to achieve the policy and program outcomes. Build strong relationships with organisations to assist them to deliver their services and manage issues and risks, generally with higher risk organisations. Proactively identify, document, and escalate issues and risks that may impact the funded organisation's ability to achieve policy or program outcomes. Use various IT systems to monitor and record performance and risk data. Identify local and environmental trends that impact the delivery of policies and programs. Gather and analyse local intelligence to feed back to policy areas on the impact of policies and programs. Maintain knowledge of relevant program guidelines, legislation, and policy frameworks. Profile: Is driven to help deliver outcomes for vulnerable and disadvantaged Australians. Is a positive team member who has a solution-focused way of working to achieve results. Has strong communication skills and the ability to deliver clear messages both verbally and in writing. Applies good judgement and reasoning. Is autonomous and committed to seeing tasks through to completion and to a high quality. Possesses good strategic thinking skills and provides robust solutions to issues and risks. Is driven by curiosity and seeks to acquire information and intelligence. Job Offer: Working in this department means contributing to impactful projects and fostering meaningful collaboration. Position type: Labour Hire Start Date: ASAP to 30 Jun 2025 with the possibility of extension. Please note to apply for this role you must be an Australian Citizen and hold an active Baseline Security Clearance or above. If you would like to know more or arrange a confidential discussion about how Adecco can assist with your next role please click the apply now button and a member of our team will be in touch. #J-18808-Ljbffr