About the DepartmentThe Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government's economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:
Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
Investing in science and technology
Strengthening the resources sector.
The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people's lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.
About the teamThe Chief Finance Officer Division is made up of four branches. They are:
Financial Management
External Budgets and Costings
Strategy, Performance, Program Delivery and Procurement
Financial and Shared Services.
The Financial Management Branch provides a range of financial and operational services which enable the department to deliver its strategic objectives. As a branch, we're driving the implementation of the department's Financial Management Strategy.
The Financial Reporting, Taxation and Treasury team sits within the Financial Management Branch.
Our ideal candidateTo be successful in the position, the ideal candidate will be:
Appropriately skilled with technical financial accounting experience, including having an excellent understanding of Commonwealth government financial reporting functions.
A leader who collaborates with others to achieve outcomes.
A person who builds and maintains relationships at all levels, both internally and externally and who can represent the department in their area of speciality.
A strong communicator who can explain complex information to business users, including analysing business requirements and translating these to achieve outcomes.
An experienced manager who works with their team to identify and manage priorities and inspire the delivery of outcomes to meet the objectives of the department and its clients.
What you will doResponsibilities of the role include performing a range of functions that can be broadly described as follows:
Lead and manage a team of financial reporting, taxation and treasury professionals to deliver the department's:
financial reporting outputs, including the financial statements and monthly external reporting;
taxation compliance activities, including GST and FBT; and
cash management outcomes, including banking management, appropriation drawdowns and Grants Hub.
Prioritise the achievement of the department's financial reporting, taxation and treasury key deliverables and milestones.
Drive strategic process improvements.
Perform a range of communication and representation functions, internally and externally.
Provide technical accounting advice on complex matters and recommendations to stakeholders within the department.
Work collaboratively with key stakeholders within the department and externally, including the ANAO.
Mentor, support and offer development opportunities to team members, and create a thriving positive team environment.
EligibilityTertiary qualification in Commerce/Economics/Accounting or similar.
CFA, CA, CPA or equivalent qualification.
To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.
Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
NotesA merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.
The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy is ACT - Industry House based, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.
Application informationYour application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.
Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 500 words and should align to the key duties listed above.
Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).
Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact ****** or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application.
Contact InformationFor more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Jane Childs on 02 61028573 or via email on ******
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