Commonwealth Grants Commission – Canberra ACT
The Commonwealth Grants Commission (CGC) provides advice to the Australian Government on the distribution of GST revenue among the states and territories. We are a small independent agency operating under the Commonwealth Grants Commission Act 1973. Our work supports a key part of Australia's federal financial relations.
The CGC consists of:
a Commission comprising a part-time Chairperson and 3 part-time Members, appointed by the Governor-General, and
around 35 CGC staff, who provide support and advice to the Commission.
Our workplace is small and friendly, and our modern office is located in Canberra city. We are committed to flexible work practices, including the option to work remotely for some of the work week. We have predictable workflows that support a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to developing staff and will support you to deepen and broaden your skills.
The key duties of the position include:
Reporting to the Director Business Enabling Services (BES), the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays a key role in leading the agency's finance function and supporting the broader activities of the BES team. Given the agency's small size, you will need to be flexible, contributing to other functions and projects as needed.
We are looking for a motivated individual with a "can do attitude", strong emotional intelligence, highly developed interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to build positive relationships across all levels, both internally and externally. You will be an experienced finance professional with experience working in a corporate environment and an understanding of the challenges and opportunities in a small agency. You will have demonstrated the ability to proactively identify priorities and take ownership for the delivery of projects and other tasks.
Under limited direction, you will be required to:
Lead and manage the agency's finance function, including finance policies, financial statements, budgeting, procurement, risk, property, meeting reporting requirements, and finance and accounting systems.
Lead and contribute to other BES functions and projects, including contract management, governance and facilitating organisational change.
Maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and collaborate with senior management to implement agency priorities.
Manage the work performance and development of junior team members.
Other duties as directed.
Eligibility
Selection Criteria
The CGC will consider applications based on the Australian Public Service (APS) Integrated Leadership System (ILS), your ability to perform the duties of the position at the level required, and your potential contribution to the BES team and the CGC. The successful candidate will have a sound understanding of contemporary public sector financial practices and requirements, including an understanding of Commonwealth frameworks, rules, and legislation.
You will be required to complete a CGC application coversheet, including contact details for 2 referees (one must be your current supervisor), and provide a copy of your resume and a pitch of no more than 800 words setting out why you are an outstanding candidate for this role. Your pitch should include relevant achievements, highlighting the behaviours that have contributed to your success. It should also show us: how you meet ILS criteria at the EL2 level; your capability to perform the duties of this position; and how you would contribute to the culture and performance of the CGC.
Please send your application to
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by 11:59 pm Tuesday 19 November 2024.
Security Clearance
This is a Designated Security Assessed Position (DSAP) at Baseline. The successful applicant must be an Australian Citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a security clearance at this level. A loss of security clearance may result in termination of employment.
Qualifications/Experience
Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting or Business, and relevant experience in the APS and/or finance industry (essential).
CA or CPA qualified (highly desirable).
An understanding of the TechnologyOne finance system (highly desirable).
Microsoft Office suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. (desirable).
Microsoft Teams (desirable).
Getting to know the Commonwealth Grants Commission
The Commonwealth Grants Commission (CGC) provides advice to the Australian Government on the equitable distribution of GST revenue to State and Territory governments.
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