Employment Type: Ongoing
Classification: Parliamentary Executive Level 2
Closing Date: 11:30pm AEDT, 27 September 2024
Contact: Sinead Allison, 02 6277 2723, ******
The Opportunity
The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Parliamentary Executive Level 2 Director, Financial Systems within the Finance Branch.
The Finance Branch delivers financial capability for DPS, supporting the delivery of its strategic priorities by:
desiging, managing and supporting processes that are essential to effective financial management outcomes, and
providing financial analysis and insight to Senior Executives, managers and staff to help them with decisions as they also acheive their contribution to DPS strategic priorities.
Leading our Financial Systems capabilities, your role will help the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Assistant Secretary, Finance Branch to support DPS through the provision of services.
The Director, Financial Systems will lead a team to support and provide core transaction services to DPS consisting of establishment, payroll, workforce management and ERP Application Technical support.
Who we are looking for
Our ideal candidate will:
Possess extensive experience in Financial Systems.
Have proven experience with successful business partnering.
Communicate clearly.
Be flexible and adaptable in a changing environment.
Can establish and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to achieve and deliver results.
Inspire a sense of purpose and direction.
Show judgement, intelligence and common sense.
Job Specific Requirements :
Previous Experience in SAP
The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 (Confidential/Highly Protected/Secret) security clearance.
At DPS, we acknowledge the value diversity brings. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds and people with disability.
Duty Statement
Classification: Parliamentary Executive Level 2
Branch: Finance Branch
Section: Financial Systems
Immediate supervisor: Assistant Secretary, Finance
Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the Parliamentary Executive Level 2 classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Lead the Financial Systems section to develop and maintain the financial applications used to support the department's financial activities and performance.
Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that there are effective governance structures in place to support financial system activities.
Deliver professional and client-focused services to facilitate mutually beneficial outcomes for stakeholders and the department.
Manage the use of service providers, such as contractors and consultants, by promoting strategic alliances to ensure value for money and enhanced service delivery.
Support and promote DPS' strategic priorities and a culture of innovation.
Evaluate complex situations accurately and identify viable solutions that create successful outcomes for stakeholders and the department.
Contribute to the leadership of the Finance Branch and more broadly across the department.
Undertake other duties as directed.
Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice.
How to apply
Please upload a pitch (750 words maximum) describing how your skills and experience would contribute to the role and work of the department.
Your pitch is an opportunity to tell us why you want to work at DPS, why you are interested in the role and what you can offer in the role. Frame your pitch around the role description and relevant ILS Profile. Make sure to use relevant examples and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.
Our purpose and values
We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.
Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia's parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace.
Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building's architecture, nationally significant art collections, events, tours, and food and dining experiences – all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same.
What we can offer
Join our community based on innovative, unified, and client-focused services, where your skills and development will be nurtured. You will also enjoy:
access to flexible work arrangements
ongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilities
a competitive remuneration package
free secure underground parking
free gym membership and access to recreational facilities
on-site childcare, banking services, post office, value-for-money dining options and more.
Salary
An attractive salary, which could be negotiated with the successful candidate, is on offer.
Conditions of Employment
Employment opportunities at Department of Parliamentary Services are subject to a range of conditions prescribed in the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 which include:
Australian citizenship – to be eligible for employment with DPS, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
Security clearance and character clearance – the preferred applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level specified, as well as complete and be deemed suitable through a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Health assessment – a pre-employment health assessment will be required where there are physical or medical requirements for the role.
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