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10 Dec 2025

OmniStar approved under Queensland Government SOA

We’re proud to announce that OmniStar is now an approved supplier under the Queensland Government Standing Offer Arrangement (SOA) for grants management systems. OmniStar is a trusted, compliant, and scalable solution for Queensland Government departments seeking to modernise and streamline their grants administration processes.

What this means for Queensland Government Agencies

Being SOA-approved means that Queensland Government agencies can now procure OmniStar quickly and confidently. From community grants and business support programs to complex multi-stage funding initiatives, OmniStar is purpose-built to support the full lifecycle of government funding programs from pre-award to post-award.

Tailored for government, built for impact

OmniStar goes beyond traditional software, it's a strategic enabler that empowers Queensland departments to:

  • Enhance service delivery through streamlined processes and improved user experiences
  • Increase program transparency with comprehensive reporting and audit trails
  • Drive better community outcomes through efficient fund distribution and impact measurement
  • Ensure compliance with government standards and regulatory requirements

Ready to transform your grants management?

Contact us today to learn more about how OmniStar can transform your grants processes or book a demo to see the platform in action.

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See OmniStar in Action

Explore how The Department of Resources (Queensland) and The University of Queensland transformed their grants management with OmniStar.

The Department of Resources (Queensland)

OmniStar has provided the Queensland Government’s Department of Resources with a user-friendly and flexible one-stop shop for grants management that has improved workflows and compliance reporting.

The University of Queensland

OmniStar has enabled the University of Queensland (UQ) to integrate their ethics management system with other UQ systems of record, reducing the time spent on data entry during the ethics application process and enabling data linkage across systems.

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