Grants Officer

Grants Officer (ID: REQ672628)

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 2 - Full Time, Exempt (Until May 2027)
Remuneration: $114,251.00 - $134,809.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Additional Benefits: Generous Flexible Working practices, access to Fitness Passport, Novated car leasing arrangement, and Salary sacrificing to Superannuation.
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

Applications Close: 11:59 PM, Tuesday 7 July 2026

The Cancer Institute NSW is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!

Where you'll be working
The Cancer Institute NSW is the NSW Government's cancer control agency, established to lessen the impact of cancer across the state.

Working at the Cancer Institute NSW means joining a team of committed and dedicated staff who are proud to be a part of the Institute's purpose of overseeing and accelerating the effectiveness of cancer control in NSW.

The Cancer Institute is a collaborative working environment that encourages diversity and inclusion in how we work and the way we work together. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Greater consideration will be given to suitable applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities (GSE Rule 26).

For your application to be considered
To submit your application, please provide:

• Your resume (maximum five pages)
• A covering letter addressing the Essential Requirements, as outlined in the Role Description
• A response to the pre-screening questions in your application

About the Opportunity
The primary purpose of the Grants Officer role is to support, coordinate, execute, and implement the operations, monitoring and evaluation of the Cancer Institute grants schemes and to facilitate effective delivery of programs and projects in line with Divisional and Institute objectives

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary and/or postgraduate qualification in an appropriate discipline such as health, public health or health promotion or equivalent and relevant professional experience and training.
• An understanding of the NSW and or federal health system including a knowledge of relevant trends, issues, policies and practices.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and the application of project management principles and techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders to deliver and meet project objectives and requirements.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills and attention to detail.
• Relevant professional experience in grants management including contract management and financial acquittals.

Pre-Screening Questions

1. Please describe your experience in grants administration, including your role in monitoring milestones, budget and financial management.
2. Please describe your skills and experience with quantitative data analysis, including your proficiency with Microsoft Excel. How do you ensure your analysis is accurate and well organised, to ensure data outputs are defensible and interpretable by others?

Need more information?

• The Cancer Institute NSW assesses candidates in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, which describes the capabilities and behaviours required for roles across the NSW public sector. The specific capabilities for this role are outlined in the Position Description.
  Learn more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/public-sector-capability-framework
• Find out more about applying for this position
• Learn more about Cancer Institute NSW

Additional Information

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in the Position Description.

• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
• This is a temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.

Contact People
Please contact the Hiring Manager, Jacqui Abbott on [email protected] if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

If interview adjustments are required, please contact [email protected] at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.