This vacancy is open to Indigenous applicants (under Affirmative Measure Indigenous provisions) and non-indigenous applicants.
Two merit pools will be created, one for successful Affirmative Measure Indigenous applicants and one for the general pool of successful applicants.
Purpose of the positionThe National Manager, Official Receiver, has a role in the effective administration of bankrupt estates, ensuring fair, transparent, and compliant processes from bankruptcy application to closure. This role supports trustees including the Official Trustee to efficiently manage bankrupt estates, personal insolvency agreements, and debt agreements, as integral elements of Australia's credit system. This role also provides critical guidance to debtors on legal obligations and navigates complex interactions among creditors, trustees, and representatives to promote equitable resolutions. Additionally, this role is responsible for leading AFSA's service centre and for aligning services with the agency's strategy and goals, continuously identifying and implementing improvements to enhance program effectiveness, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
About the personAs a member of AFSA's Executive Leadership Team, the National Manager, Official Receiver will play a pivotal role in setting and implementing the strategic direction of AFSA, while overseeing the Official Receiver function and leadership of the Service Centre. This role requires strategic leadership, a demonstrated ability to deliver on results and to manage and lead through change and uncertainty. It also requires stakeholder engagement skills along with a keen understanding of governance and risk management practices.
The ideal candidate for this role will have expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments, demonstrating a keen focus on building organisational capability and responsiveness, along with a commitment to preserving the integrity of the financial system and the statutory role. Proficiency in regulatory stewardship and a dedication to advancing government objectives are essential traits for driving positive impacts and bolstering Australia's credit system. Additionally, the ideal candidate will demonstrate sound judgment and professional integrity necessary for the exercise of significant statutory delegations.
Key ResponsibilitiesAchieving a culture that embraces change and innovation, continuous development, and service improvements while maintaining efficiencies and delivering effective outcomes.Ensuring that issues are effectively communicated and relayed to the policy and program development functions.Qualifications and experienceTertiary qualifications in law, public policy, or relevant discipline from an Australian tertiary institution (or comparable overseas institution), or demonstrated equivalent experience gained within the Insolvency or public sector are highly desirable.
Travel will be a requirement for the role. For further information, please review the attached position description available on our website.
Please note that this opportunity is open only to Australian Citizens. Affirmative Measure Indigenous ApplicantsApplicants applying under Affirmative Measure Indigenous must ensure they:
are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; andidentify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; andare accepted by their community as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.Affirmative Measure Indigenous applicants will be required to provide a confirmation of heritage document at a later stage of the recruitment process.
Confirmation must specify that the person:
is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, andidentifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, andis accepted as such by the community in which they live, or formerly lived.The successful applicant must have, or be willing to, undergo a security clearance to the level of Negative Vetting 1 as a condition of employment. To satisfy character requirements, all AFSA employees must undergo a police records check.
Where a person has received a redundancy benefit from APS agency employment and their corresponding redundancy benefit period has not expired, they may be ineligible for employment. We encourage applications from peoples from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
How to applyApplications close Friday 22 November at 11:59 PM AEDT.
Prior to applying, please obtain an applicant pack by emailing ******, quoting Ref. No.1152 in the subject line.
If further information is required after reviewing the documentation, please contact Amanda O'Rourke on 0452 199 031.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job.
The National Indigenous Times acknowledges and pays respect to past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation. We recognise Aboriginal Community's continuing connection to their lands, waters, and stories and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.
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