We support a range of flexible work arrangements in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement.Learn how a merit list or pool may 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.This merit list or pool may be used to fill other vacancies anywhere in Australia.For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools please go to APSC's website - The APS Merit Principle.Head of Investor RelationsParkes ACT, Sydney NSWSalary : $210,866 to $263,583 per annum plus 15.4% superannuationThe Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM) is responsible for the central debt financing operations of the Australian Government. It also manages the Government's cash position to ensure payment obligations can always be met. The AOFM is also responsible for the management and execution of financial market investments on behalf of the Government.We are seeking a dynamic leader with a demonstrated professional history of building and maintaining relationships with sophisticated debt investors in Australia and abroad. You will have impeccable communication skills. The successful candidate will have an excellent presentation style and an advanced ability to discuss complex financial markets information to a diverse audience, taking account of their specific drivers.The key duties of the position include :Provide leadership and contribute to the sound and efficient overall functioning of the agency.Develop and lead comprehensive and effective investor relations activities for the AOFM.Engage directly with investors to promote an understanding of the economic and financial environment affecting the Australian Government Securities Market (AGS) market and the AOFM's issuance plans.Understand investor preferences and motives through engagement.Develop and conduct marketing activities, prepare promotional materials, and identify investor preferences and concerns.Lead staff within the Investor Relations Group and contribute to the strategic direction of the AOFM.AccountabilitiesArrange and execute promotional activities (e.g., roadshows, presentations, meetings) both locally and abroad.Work with senior government officers to support effective marketing of debt products.Maintain an understanding of the economic and financial environment affecting sovereign debt markets and the credit standing of Australian Government debt.Build and maintain positive relationships with key investors and investor groups.Monitor and assess the preferences, concerns, and intentions of investors.Liaise with major financial market intermediaries on marketing strategies.Lead the staff of the Investor Relations Group and work with other business units to support the strategic direction of the AOFM.Behavioural attributesLeadership and InitiativeOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationJudgment and Problem SolvingOutput ManagementRelationship Management including promotion of a team-based risk aware culture.Self DevelopmentDeveloping OthersCEO expectation of performance :Achieves key activities to a sufficiently high standard acceptable to and meeting with specific KPIs agreed with the CEO.Leads the relevant Business Unit effectively.Delivers Business Plan projects and initiatives on time and to budget.Proactively identifies and proposes solutions to AOFM and Investor Relation challenges.Takes responsibility and exercises leadership.Other qualities :Excellent public presentation skills.Knowledge of economic, credit, and financial matters relevant to sovereign debt management.Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse investor base.QualificationsDegree qualification in economics, finance, commerce or a related discipline. Honours level or postgraduate qualifications would be desirable.ExperienceSubstantial experience in communicating complex information to diverse audiences, knowledge of the financial markets, and understanding of fixed interest debt products. Experience in the management of government debt would be advantageous; together with a demonstrated achievement in strong professional relationship building and maintenance. An ability to represent the Government at a high level to financial market intermediaries and investors is essential.To be eligible, you must be an Australian citizen.Pre-appointment checksUndergo probity checks, including a National Police Record Check, ASIC Banned and Disqualified persons check and National Personal Insolvency Index check;Undergo two reference checks with people who they have reported in to;Complete a declaration of private interests;Undergo relevant security applications or clearances for Commonwealth, State and other cross-jurisdictional matters;Provide any other evidence of their eligibility to be appointed.Diversity and inclusionAOFM is committed to ensuring that government agencies reflect the rich diversity of the community. We encourage applications from women, people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people. We will provide reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.You do not have to disclose any personal information if you do not want to, but it can help us understand how we can support you through the recruitment process and beyond. If you identify as any of the aforementioned, we would welcome the opportunity to contact you and discuss how we can support you through the recruitment process.Working locationThe place of work will be Canberra or Sydney with significant travel required.Getting to know the Australian Office of Financial ManagementThe Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM) is a small specialised agency that plays a central role in the Australian financial markets. AOFM manages for Australia a portfolio of sovereign debt (as at 2023 some $900 billion+) and a variety of financial assets (including the Structured Finance Support Fund and the Australian Business Securitisation Fund). AOFM ensures that the government's expenditure obligations are able to be met at all times. AOFM staff ensure that budget financing needs are delivered cost effectively without undue risk. The AOFM operates within global financial markets in order to effectively achieve AOFM's financing and portfolio management responsibilities.#J-18808-Ljbffr