Assistant Secretary, Accounting and Finance Specialist - Affirmative Measures Indigenous

Governance & Resource Management Group / Financial Analysis, Reporting and Management Division

Ongoing | Full-time

Canberra, ACT

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ABOUT THE DIVISION

A role in Financial Analysis, Reporting and Management (FARM) presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a team at the forefront of shaping financial management and accounting policy advice to the Australian Government including on its multibillion dollar superannuation and investment funds and the management of the Commonwealth’s Official Public Account (the Commonwealth’s central bank account). This is a unique opportunity to apply and develop a set of skills which are highly valued and sought after in the government as well as in the private sector.

FARM is a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about what we do. We are a diverse and supportive team that works collaboratively, are willing to go the extra mile to help others, celebrate our differences and value each other’s contributions. Our work is performed across the following three branches:

Accounting and Frameworks Branch

The Accounting and Frameworks Branch is responsible for supporting Commonwealth entities to meet their statutory budgetary and financial reporting obligations, including responsibility for updating legislative instruments and providing guidance materials and accounting related technical advice to support Commonwealth reporting entities to prepare their annual financial statements. The Branch supports the development of the Budget and Consolidated Financial Statements, and has significant framework role including for accounting policy, budget, and charging. The Branch drives the accounting and finance profession across the APS, focussing on recruitment, attraction, talent and professional development for accounting and finance professionals.

Estimates and Reporting Branch

The Estimates and Reporting Branch is responsible for the preparation of and advice to the Finance Minister and Government on whole-of-government financial statements and other financial information for all annual estimates and actuals updates, including for budget publications. The Branch also produces the annual Consolidated Financial Statements and the Australian Government’s General Government Sector Monthly Financial Statements and provides advice on the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Government Finance Statistics.

Financial Management Branch

The Financial Management Branch is responsible for appropriation management including arranging annual and special appropriations and maintaining of their records, Commonwealth Cash Management, provision of advice and oversight on appropriations and retainable receipts, foreign exchange risk management, coordination of the development of Budget Paper No. 4, and provision of advice and support for Machinery of Government Changes.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a talented, qualified (CPA or CA) accounting and finance professional to join our leadership team at the SES Band 1 level.

To be a strong contender for this important and challenging role, you will be forward thinking, self-motivated, resilient and adept at building relationships in a complex and fast paced environment.

You will also contribute to and communicate the strategic direction of the department. Your strong leadership credentials and ability to engender trust and respect will be complemented by sound judgement, a strong focus on results, and the ability to solve complex issues.

You will actively promote the ongoing transformation of the department and driving and implementing reform in a rapidly changing public sector environment.

In addition to this, you will:

Be a steward across the Australian Public Service, including for the accounting and finance profession

Lead a Branch including to determine and be accountable for objectives, priorities, resources and task allocation

Strengthen organisational capability, including through the management and leadership of people

Provide leadership and commitment to significant internal change programs and work alongside colleagues to build and maintain a whole-of-department strategic capability to provide advice on emerging priority issues

Formulate proposals and advice for the Minister / Secretary on policy and management issues which are the responsibility of the branch

Represent the department in high-level discussions and negotiations with key stakeholders / outside organisations, and work closely with the department’s executive

Drive a positive workplace culture by designing and delivering approaches to embed desired behaviours across the organisation.

DETAILED VACANCY INFORMATION

For detailed information about this role including the job specific capabilities, please refer to the downloadable vacancy pack, which can be accessed by clicking the hyperlink at the bottom of this page.

ELIGIBILITY ADVICE & CANDIDATE NOTES

Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS) unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo the process to obtain and maintain, or continue to hold the required security clearance level for the role as indicated in the downloadable job pack. All Finance staff are required to have a minimum baseline security clearance prior to commencement.

We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with Disability, LGBTQI+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For specific questions relating to this job vacancy (including requests for adjustments), please refer to the details on the contact officer located in the downloadable job pack.

We can provide adjustments, including alternate formats of the application form, to the recruitment process for candidates including individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process (including alternate formats or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact the SES Unit via SESUnit@finance.gov.au or call (02) 6215 1717 between 8:30am - 5:00pm AEST Monday to Friday.

For questions relating to the online lodgement of your application, please email the SES Unit via SESUnit@finance.gov.au or call (02) 6215 1717 between 8:30am - 5:00pm AEST Monday to Friday.

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