Agency Department of Tourism and Work unit Licensing NT

Hospitality

Job title Grant Program Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Darwin

Position number 47493 RTF 357427 Closing 06/10/2026

Contact officer Brendan Sharp, Manager Community Benefit Fund on 08 8935 7487 or [email protected]

About the agency https://dth.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357427

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website..

Primary objective

Provide leadership and direction to the Community Benefit Fund team to support the effective and productive administration and delivery of Community Benefit Fund grant programs.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead, supervise and support a small team to deliver responsive, accurate and compliant grant management services in

accordance with relevant legislation, policies and guidelines, within a high-volume environment and competing operational priorities.
1. Deliver clear, accurate and timely written and verbal advice to internal and external stakeholders, including responding

to complex enquiries and providing guidance on Community Benefit Fund grant programs, processes and requirements.
1. Provide high-quality administrative,



coordination and secretariat support to the Community Benefit Committee, including

preparation of meeting papers, records, correspondence and follow-up actions to support effective governance and decision-making.
1. Provide practical system support, advice and troubleshooting assistance to internal and external GrantsNT users to

promote effective system use, resolve issues and support the timely administration of grant applications and funding processes.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, including the ability to supervise, motivate and develop staff,

manage performance and lead teams in a busy environment.
1. Demonstrated ability to identify issues and risks, develop practical solutions and contribute to improved business

processes and service delivery.
1. Experience in grants administration, including assessment, contracting, monitoring, reporting and use of grants

management systems.
1. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to prepare quality written material and build

productive stakeholder relationships.
1. Knowledge of governance, probity and accountability principles and the ability to apply relevant legislation, policies,

procedures and funding guidelines.
1. Strong organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver quality

outcomes with limited supervision. Desirable

1. An understanding and knowledge of the policies, procedures and legislation administered by Licensing NT and ability to

apply them.
1. Formal leadership training

Further information Appointees should be of the highest standard of character and probity. Successful applicants may be required to undergo a criminal history check, the result of which must be satisfactory before appointment can be confirmed.

📌 Grant Program Coordinator (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Tourism and Hospitality
📍 Darwin