Merit list/pools and how they will be usedApplicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.
For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools please go to APSC's website - The APS Merit Principle.
ABOUT THE BRANCH & SECTIONThe Parliamentary, Governance and Strategy Branch provides advice and support to our ministers, the department, and portfolio entities to fulfil their responsibilities to the Parliament. The Branch prepares Finance's corporate plan and annual report and manages projects under Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) funded Official Development Assistance (ODA) programs.
The International Section supports Finance's interests internationally through engaging and providing working-level technical assistance, information exchanges, and negotiation of agreements and arrangements. Consistent with the Government's international policy objectives, the section is responsible for the implementation of ODA programs that build institutional partnerships in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Pacific. This involves significant stakeholder engagement with DFAT, other Commonwealth agencies, and our international counterparts.
The key duties of the position include:The Assistant Director supports the Director, International in advancing the international engagement activities of the Department of Finance. In particular, they are responsible for leading a small team tasked with the overall management and delivery of one of Finance's ODA funded institutional capacity building programs. Delivering against Finance's international engagement activities requires the Assistant Director to build strong working relationships with business areas across Finance to support the successful achievement of our international commitments.
Leads a small team in successfully implementing a program of coordinated institutional capacity building activities on behalf of Finance with a foreign partner organisation(s).Works closely and collaboratively with relevant business areas across Finance to ensure the program design and implementation remain consistent with the Government's international policy objectives and delivers against Finance's agreed work plan commitments.Is responsible for managing the program's budget and ensuring all activities are undertaken in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.Effectively engages with partners and stakeholders, both within Australian Government agencies and foreign counterpart organisations.Working with the relevant business areas of Finance, prepares program work plans and evaluation reports for consideration by senior executives prior to submission to DFAT.Works with other International section members to ensure there is a coordinated and consistent approach to Finance's development assistance program plans and activities, and international engagement more broadly.The position may involve both international and domestic travel.
DETAILED VACANCY INFORMATIONFor detailed information about this role, including the job-specific capabilities, please refer to the downloadable vacancy pack, which can be accessed by clicking the hyperlink at the bottom of this page.
Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS) unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing.Successful applicants will be required to undergo the process to obtain and maintain, or continue to hold the required security clearance level for the role as indicated in the downloadable job pack. All Finance staff are required to have a minimum baseline security clearance prior to commencement.NotesThis recruitment process is being used to fill current and future vacancies. A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability.
Getting to know the Department of FinanceAs a central agency of the Australian Government, the Department of Finance (Finance) plays an important role in assisting government across a wide range of policy areas to ensure its outcomes are met. Finance supports the government's ongoing priorities through the Budget process and fosters leading practice through the public sector resource management, governance, and accountability frameworks. Finance plays a leading role in advising the government on many of its strategic priorities. We do this through our professional and considered approach to providing advice, developing policy, delivering services, and engaging with our clients and stakeholders. Finance's key areas of focus are: Budget, Business Enabling Services, Commercial, Governance, and Resource Management.
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