Finance Business Partner, Executive Level 1, Chief Finance Officer

• Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne
• Applications close 10 June
• The salary range for this role is $126,391 - $134,225

About the Department

The 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.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.

Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.

About the team

Our department/branch has a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work. This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where each and every one of us is valued and respected for our contribution. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidates would have the following skills, capability and experience:

• Highly motivated, and capable of managing and building high performing teams that achieve agreed outcomes
• Be a strategic thinker and planner
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven experience in questioning current processes and looking for opportunities to improve and redesign current systems and processes
• A talented customer centric communicator, listener and relationship builder
• Experience and understanding of whole of government & department policies including government financial framework and PGPA Act.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Confident in using, and the ability to understand Financial Management Information systems
• Demonstrated experience in management and/or financial accounting in a government or commercial setting
• Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Emotional maturity, resilience, and patience to deal with diversity within the workplace, and
• An intermediate to advanced Excel and Microsoft Office suite user including the use of AI as a support tool.

What you will do

The key duties of the position include:

Assistant Finance Managers manage the delivery of effective, responsive and consistent financial services to our client division(s) to support the best use of government resources. As an Assistant Manager at the Executive Level 1 in the Finance Business Partner section, you will be responsible for:

• Actively partnering with key stakeholders (Senior Executives and Managers) to gain an understanding of their business, and facilitate cooperation, trust and credibility.
• Developing and coordinating budgets and forecasts based on operational needs of divisions.
• Preparing and presenting timely financial reports, with meaningful analysis that speaks to performance, key risks and opportunities.
• Managing and supporting staff in the delivery of professional, high quality, timely and customer focussed financial services.
• Contributing to process improvement activities to support the consistent and efficient delivery of corporate services.
• Delivery of other financial services as directed.

Eligibility

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.

Notes

The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles, and flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.

A 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. 

Application information

Your 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 ***********@industry.gov.au or (02) 6276 1*** if you require assistance with your application.

Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply.

Contact Information

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Sime Petrovski on 0421 276 *** or via email on **************@industry.gov.au