Chief Financial Officer

Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies – Canberra ACT This position is open to all Australian Citizens About the GroupThe Strategic Operations Group is an enabling services function providing strategic support to the Institute. The group comprises 5 areas covering Governance, People Services, Finance, Digital Services and the new Central Australia facility (Mparntwe). About the Program Area The Finance, Audit, Assurance and Property Services Unit sits within the Strategic Operations Group and report to the Chief Financial Officer. The Finance, Audit, Assurance and Property Services team contributes to the operational and long-term sustainability of the Institute.The Finance Team is responsible for the financial management of AIATSIS including internal financial control, Accountable Authority Instructions and financial delegations, administrative procedures, accounts payable and receivable, asset management and external and internal budgeting and reporting.The Property and Security team is responsible for the control and coordination of the strategic, operational and security management of AIATSIS buildings and facilities.The Audit and Assurance team is responsible for risk and assurance activities, secretariat support of the Audit and Risk Committee, business continuity planning, Freedom of Information, Privacy and other Corporate Governance Policies. Role Summary The Chief Financial Officer plays a key role within AIATSIS' operations. Reporting directly to AIATSIS' Chief Operating Officer/Deputy CEO, the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for all financial management, reporting and operations of the agency as well as ensuring the financial sustainability and driving strategic financial direction. The CFO is also responsible for overseeing property services controls and operations, capital projects, security management and risk and internal audit management. This position is open to all Australian Citizens About the GroupThe Strategic Operations Group is an enabling services function providing strategic support to the Institute. The group comprises 5 areas covering Governance, People Services, Finance, Digital Services and the new Central Australia facility (Mparntwe). About the Program Area The Finance, Audit, Assurance and Property Services Unit sits within the Strategic Operations Group and report to the Chief Financial Officer. The Finance, Audit, Assurance and Property Services team contributes to the operational and long-term sustainability of the Institute.The Finance Team is responsible for the financial management of AIATSIS including internal financial control, Accountable Authority Instructions and financial delegations, administrative procedures, accounts payable and receivable, asset management and external and internal budgeting and reporting.The Property and Security team is responsible for the control and coordination of the strategic, operational and security management of AIATSIS buildings and facilities.The Audit and Assurance team is responsible for risk and assurance activities, secretariat support of the Audit and Risk Committee, business continuity planning, Freedom of Information, Privacy and other Corporate Governance Policies. Role Summary The Chief Financial Officer plays a key role within AIATSIS' operations. Reporting directly to AIATSIS' Chief Operating Officer/Deputy CEO, the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for all financial management, reporting and operations of the agency as well as ensuring the financial sustainability and driving strategic financial direction. The CFO is also responsible for overseeing property services controls and operations, capital projects, security management and risk and internal audit management.The key duties of the position include: provide strategic leadership of the financial and budget management function, including reliable and timely advice and information to the Executive, Council and relevant Committees. lead financial management, accounting operations and financial reporting to meet the obligations under the Finance Law and Accounting Standards. provide expert advice to staff and management on financial management matters. provide strategic input into organisational strategy and culture as part of the management team. support the delivery of general corporate services and contribute to other corporate priorities and functions. manage the delivery of facilities management, security and related works to ensure proper and efficient use of facilities. manage risk on behalf of the organisation through ensuring both business continuity and disaster management arrangements to protect the priceless and irreplaceable Collections managed by AIATSIS. provide strategic advice and ensure that the strict physical, security and environmental requirements for the AIATSIS collections and staff are met at all times. managing AIATSIS's response to security-related incidents and emergencies in accordance with mandated and best practice procedures. management of compliance with government legislative requirements including risk management, business continuity, disaster recovery preparedness and prevention, privacy and freedom of information and internal and external audit. Eligibility Cultural capability - essential Roles at AIATSIS require candidates to have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and proven culturally appropriate engagement and communications skills. The nature of this role requires the candidate to consistently demonstrate the following specific cultural capabilities: understands Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business within the agency and the outcomes the agency is responsible for delivering builds and continue to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities manages and resolves conflict with respect for individuals and their culture. AIATSIS embodies Yindyamarra in everything we doSkills, knowledge and personal attributes To be successful in this role, you will have well developed stakeholder engagement skills with a strong understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and financial management frameworks and how this applies to the Australian Public Service. You will come with the following skills, experience and attributes: demonstrated ability to successfully lead and manage teams with an excellent level of communication, negotiation and presentation skills. demonstrated experience representing an organisation in a range of formal and informal contexts. demonstrated high level financial management, budgeting and reporting experience, preferably within the Commonwealth public sector. experience in month-end and year-end financial processes, preparation of financial statements and portfolio budget statements, including demonstrated experience and/or understanding of commercial activities and environments. ability to interpret and applyAccounting Standards (AASB). Public Governance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and Rules. Estimates Memoranda other guidance as disseminated by the Department of Finance. proven ability toshow initiative and innovation work independently under broad direction within tight timeframes apply problem solving and numerical skill. provide oral and written communication to a high standard including a high level of liaison and negotiation skills. Essential Qualifications - A Bachelors or Masters qualification in a relevant financial discipline and relevant CPA/ CA qualifications is essential.Notes Identified positions Identified positions are roles that require people to understand the issues affecting Indigenous Australians and a proven ability to communicate sensitively with them. These requirements are generally for jobs that involve providing services or developing policies for Indigenous Australians, and/or direct interaction with Indigenous communities. Identified positions are crucial in ensuring that the APS has the right people working on initiatives to improve the delivery of services and close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians and are open to all Australian citizens. At AIATSIS all positions are Identified positions where candidates are required to demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their cultures, and their issues and to be able to communicate respectfully with them. You must provide the name and contact details of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander referee. This referee will be contacted to determine your cultural capability. What is Cultural Capability? As all positions at AIATSIS are 'Identified' each position will have various elements of involvement with the delivery of Indigenous specific services, programs, and policies as part of AIATSIS core functions. AIATSIS therefore needs to also identify the cultural knowledge; skills and personal attributes needed to deliver the required outcomes. Every part of how we work, who we work with and for, requires varying levels of knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, protocols and an understanding of issues that enable effective communication and ultimately effective performance in the role. To assist you in determining the required cultural capabilities of this role, you can refer to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capability – A Framework for Commonwealth Agencies Getting to know the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies We are Australia's only national institution focused exclusively on the diverse history, cultures, and heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia. We house the world's most important and extensive collection of cultural information and material and we provide leadership, publish and promote greater understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We create opportunities for people the world over to engage with and be transformed by the knowledge, the culture and the story of Australia's Indigenous peoples. We are Australia's national institution for leadership in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research. We care for a priceless collection, including films, photographs, video and audio recordings as well as the world's largest collection of printed and other resource materials for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies. We undertake and encourage scholarly, ethical, community-based research in a variety of sectors, including health, native title, languages and education. Our publishing house, Aboriginal Studies Press, regularly publishes outstanding writing that promotes Australian Indigenous cultures. Our activities affirm and raise awareness of the richness and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories. Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr