Job Opportunities in Australia

• Canberra, Sydney
• Applications close 6 October 2024

About the Department

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

• Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
• Investing in science and technology
• Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.

Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.

About the team

About the division

The Chief Finance Officer Division is made up of four branches. They are:

• Financial Management
• External Budgets and Costings
• Strategy, Performance, Program Delivery and Procurement
• Financial and Shared Services.

About the branch

The Financial Management Branch provides a range of financial and operational services which enable the department to deliver its strategic objectives. As a branch, we’re driving the implementation of the department’s Financial Management Strategy .

Finance Business Partner teams sit within the Financial Management branch.

Our ideal candidate

You are:

• A gifted leader and collaborator who can establish and maintain respectful and effective relationships with the Senior Executive, those inside the team, within the division, and more broadly.
• A degree qualified accountant, ideally with professional accreditation (CPA or CA).
• A person with sound judgement and emotional intelligence.
• Able to analyse and distil complex financial issues and strategies, and formulate recommendations which take account of risk for Divisions and the Department.
• A good communicator in person and in writing, with demonstrated experience in preparing accurate and trusted financial reports and briefs.
• Experienced in the use of complex financial management systems, including Technology One, within the Commonwealth Financial Framework.
• Able to set and manage competing priorities within tight deadlines, and inspire your team to deliver its functions in a timely and professional manner with a focus on client service.
• Focused on continuous business improvement and on leading initiatives to mature the financial acumen of the Department (for example, capability development).
• Able to demonstrate management accounting experience in a government or commercial environment.

Our department is committed to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work. This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where each and every one of us is valued and respected for our contribution. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.

What you will do

As the Manager of a Finance Business Partner team, you will be responsible for leading and supervising a team that provides tailored financial management services to support a number of Divisions within the Department. The role will include:

• The responsibility to build and impart a high level of technical expertise and an expert understanding of clients’ business plans and associated budgets, priorities and projects as well as broader organisational priorities.
• Oversight for the preparation and ongoing management of assigned division’s annual budget and staffing allocations.
• Providing expert financial advice to the CFO, Senior Executives and Senior Managers on financial reporting, budget control, budget development, forecasting and financial planning.
• Coordinating and responding to requests for financial data and reports from a range of internal and external stakeholders with both financial and non-financial backgrounds.
• Supervising the ongoing maintenance and quality of financial information in the Department’s Financial Management Information System (FMIS), including processing month-end transactions.
• Exhibiting a positive and pro-active attitude that delivers on time, despite competing priorities and the challenges posed by various stakeholders’ expectations.
• Leading and managing a team, to deliver high-quality, best practice FBP work practices and contribute to the broader goals and objectives of the branch, division and department.

Eligibility

To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.

Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Notes

A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.

The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy is Canberra or Sydney based, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.

Application information

Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.

Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 750 words and should align to the key duties listed above.

Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).

Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact recruitment@industry.gov.au or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application.

Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply.

Contact Information

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Jane Childs on 02 6102 8573 or via email on jane.childs@industry.gov.au

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