Title: Grants Program Officer
About Us
We work for the people of Victoria by helping the Government achieve its strategic objectives. We do this by supporting the Premier, the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples and the Multicultural Affairs, as well as the Cabinet. Our vision is to be recognised and respected leaders in whole-of-government policy and performance.
DPC upholds and demonstrates the values of the VPS and is the embodiment of VPS leadership. DPC’s values are adopted from the Public Administration Act 2004:
· Leadership
· Integrity
· Responsiveness
· Impartiality
· Accountability
· Respect
· Commitment to Human Rights.
The Social Policy Group
The Social Policy Group (SPG) brings together social policy and program delivery expertise, alongside coordination of the State’s management of the Multicultural Affairs portfolio. SPG advises the Premier and Cabinet on the education, justice, health, families, fairness and housing, and community, security and emergency management portfolios, and supports the Minister for Multicultural Affairs in overseeing the portfolio.
The Multicultural Affairs Branch
Multicultural Affairs works in partnership with Victoria’s diverse communities and brings together policy and program functions that support the Victorian Government’s commitment to fostering an inclusive, engaged and harmonious multicultural society. The Division comprises two branches: Programs and Partnerships, and Policy. The Office of the Victorian Multicultural Commission is funded through the portfolio and works closely with Multicultural Affairs.
About the role
The Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) is seeking a talented VPS4 Grants Program Officer to join the Multicultural Affairs branch.
As a Grants Program Officer, you will play a key role in supporting all stages of grants delivery for the flagship Multicultural Festivals and Events (MFE) program and the Multicultural Capacity Building Program (MCBP). To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement skills, a passion for systems, process and program improvement, and the ability to work flexibly across competing priorities. Experience with grants management systems (such as Grants360) and Victorian Government briefing and correspondence processes will be highly regarded.
The successful candidate will demonstrate sound grants management, analytical and problem-solving skills to support program delivery. The role also requires strong communication, stakeholder engagement and project management capabilities, including the ability to prepare high-quality briefs and written advice.
The Victorian Public Service (VPS) is committed to supporting diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces. Flexible working arrangements enable greater participation by a broader range of Victorians in the public service. To support business needs and team culture, the successful applicant will be required to attend the office three days per week.
About the role
The Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) is seeking a talented VPS4 Grants Program Officer to join the Multicultural Affairs branch.
As a Grants Program Officer, you will play a key role in supporting all stages of grants delivery for the flagship Multicultural Festivals and Events (MFE) program and the Multicultural Capacity Building Program (MCBP). To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement skills, a passion for systems, process and program improvement, and the ability to work flexibly across competing priorities. Experience with grants management systems (such as Grants360) and Victorian Government briefing and correspondence processes will be highly regarded.
The successful candidate will demonstrate sound grants management, analytical and problem-solving skills to support program delivery. The role also requires strong communication, stakeholder engagement and project management capabilities, including the ability to prepare high-quality briefs and written advice.
The Victorian Public Service (VPS) is committed to supporting diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces. Flexible working arrangements enable greater participation by a broader range of Victorians in the public service. To support business needs and team culture, the successful applicant will be required to attend the office three days per week.
We are seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience from the following criteria:
- Strategic planning: Contributes to organisational strategic planning, developing and implementing business plans consistent with operational frameworks, and developing new areas of practice and innovative strategies while focusing on the achievement of long-term goals.
- Technical: Focus this KSC on a specific technical knowledge skill or experience that is required for the role. It ensures that applicants possess the necessary expertise to perform job-specific tasks effectively i.e. Deep understanding of the financial management act.
- Project management: Demonstrated capacity to lead a range of complex projects through partnerships with people across policy and business areas, functions and departments, including those of a whole- government nature, and deliver timely and high-quality outcomes.
- Relationship building: Proven influencing, negotiation and relationship-management skills in an environment requiring highly developed interpersonal skills, and a proven capacity for highly effective communication with a range of government and non-government stakeholders.
Please note - There are 2 Ongoing positions available.
For more information, please see the Position Description.
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Thursday 16 April 2026. All applications should include:
· a resume; and
· a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
Other relevant information
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.
DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.
