We are looking for independent technical experts interested in joining Technical Review Committees responsible for assessing grant applications to Trust programs.
We set up a Technical Review Committee for each grant program to assess the applications to that program.
The members of these committees have knowledge and experience relevant to the applications they are assessing. Each committee has at least one representative of community groups and at least one representative of industry.
Committee members agree to undertake their duties ethically, with integrity, objectivity and independence. They must also keep all matters concerning applications confidential and declare any potential conflict of interest.
The Contestable Grants Team currently administers 4 active grant programs, each with its own Technical Review Committee, including:
We are looking for people with a high level of expertise and/or industry experience relevant to these programs and their objectives.
What is required?
Technical Review Committee members are responsible for:
- reviewing grant applications against the program guidelines and providing scoring and recommendations to the Trust on the merit of each application against the criteria
- attending 1-2 committee meetings per year, either online or in person. Travel expenses are covered
- collaboratively contributing to discussions at committee meetings to compare applications and develop funding recommendations
- declaring any conflicts of interest and maintaining the highest ethical standard whilst undertaking all committee responsibilities
- maintaining confidentiality around all committee decisions, discussions and documentation.
Committee members are remunerated in line with the Classification and Remuneration Framework for NSW Government Boards and Committees. Currently, as per this Framework, the day rate for a committee member is $220.00 ex GST.
Typically, committee members are appointed for a period of 4 years.
Selection criteria
- High level of subject matter expertise and/or industry experience relevant to the program Technical Review Committee you are applying for.
- Experience with grant programs, program governance, budget management and/or project management.
- Capacity to act with integrity and impartiality in all decision-making, preferably with experience operating in committee environments.
- You are an Aboriginal person and have had experience working with Aboriginal communities. This is a mandatory criterion for the Protecting Our Places Technical Review Committee, and optional for all other Technical Review Committees.
- Based in New South Wales.
How to apply
To complete an Expression of Interest, please complete the online form and upload the following:
- cover letter (maximum 2 pages) referencing how you address the selection criteria
- current curriculum vitae (CV) (maximum of 3 pages).
Application form
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Assessment process
Trust administration staff will assess applications received against the selection criteria. There is no closing date for this recruitment process, as the Trust is always interested in hearing from interested technical experts who can support our programs.
Trust staff will assess applications when a vacancy arises on a committee and will consider the mix of expertise and skills required for the effective functioning of that committee.
If your application is deemed successful but there is no vacancy at that time, your application will remain in a talent pool of eligible technical experts, and we may approach you when future vacancies arise. You will be advised of the outcome of your application once it is assessed.
Several vacancies across multiple committees will arise in the 2026-27 financial year.
Trust administration staff will be assessing applications throughout early to mid-2026.