Finance (APS5 & APS6), Net Zero Economy Agency (Various Positions)Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet NZ – Canberra ACT
The Net Zero Economy Agency (NZEA/the Agency) is an Executive Agency within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C). Established on 1 July 2023, the Agency is focused on promoting orderly and positive economic transformation as the world decarbonises, to ensure Australia, its regions and workers realise and share the benefits of the net zero economy.
In September 2024, the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024 and Net Zero Economy Authority (Transitional Provisions) Act 2024 were passed by the Australian Parliament.
The legislation provides for the establishment of the Net Zero Economy Authority (the Authority), which will commence in the near future. The authority is then expected to transition in early 2025 to being a separate entity from PM&C, at which time, all employees will transfer under Machinery of Government (MoG) changes to the authority.
About the Branch The Corporate Strategy and Services Branch plays an integral role providing strategic and operational workforce and corporate services, to ensure efficient and effective operations of the Agency. The initial focus of the Branch is developing all of the corporate frameworks, systems and policies to enable the Authority to stand-up and operate as a separate entity.
The Branch supports the Agency by delivering high quality services through a wide range of activities including, human resources, financial management, governance and legal, and business and information services (including ICT, records management, security and property).
About the Opportunities We are seeking to fill a number of APS 5 and APS 6 roles within the Finance section. The roles include:
APS5 Finance Officer who will be responsible for accounts processing, credit card administration and travel and expense management.APS6 Financial Accountant who will assist in the delivery of NZEA's financial reporting requirements, including the preparation of the monthly reports and the year-end statutory accounts, and in meeting NZEA's taxation obligations.APS6 Management Accountants who will support delivering the internal and external budget functions for the NZEA, as trusted finance business partners.This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in establishing a dynamic new agency, and to share in the critically important challenge of supporting the net zero economic transformation of Australia. These roles will allow you to manage and collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders, as well as being part of a growing and supportive team.
Minimum Requirements To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.
The occupant must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected) level security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
The successful candidate will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check.
How to apply If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you! Submit an online application through the Apply link by Sunday 1 December 2024 at 11:30pm AEDT. 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.
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