Finance Business Partner, APS Level 5, Chief Finance Officer

• Various locations
• Applications close 22 March 2025
• APS 5 $86,631 - $91,809
  
  

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.

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Our ideal candidate

Our Ideal Candidate Will Be

• a highly motivated team player who can build productive working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• a good communicator, both verbally and in writing
• pays attention to detail and can think critically to resolve issues
• manages competing priorities within tight deadlines
• can identify and contribute to continuous business improvement
• experienced in using complex financial management information systems
• proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• experienced in using financial management systems, preferably in government or large commercial settings.
  
  

A background in Finance is desirable and a diploma or bachelor’s degree in commerce, accounting, finance, or a related field will be highly regarded.

Our department 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. What you will do

Finance Business Partners are responsible for the delivery of professional and reliable financial services to one or more divisions within the department.

Duties

Key duties that will be performed by the successful candidate may include a mix or all of the duties detailed below:

• Assist with management and coordination of daily tasks for the team including compiling and processing the creation and amendment of purchase orders in the department’s financial management information system, TechnologyOne,
• Assist in the preparation of the payment run files three times a week and manage the purchase order inbox requests,
• Effectively manage competing work priorities to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment,
• Liaise and communicate with key stakeholders on a range of financial matters, including compliance, payments and purchase orders
• Contribute to process improvement activities to enable consistencies and efficiencies to be achieved across the spectrum of financial services provided to divisions,
• Assist in the delivery of accurate and timely month-end reporting, including analysis and commentary that is fit for purpose and suited to the audience,
• Work with line areas to forecast expenses and revenue, accurately reflecting changes to planned business operations,
• Assist in developing and maintaining divisional budgets, including operational expenditure, revenue and staffing level components,
• Undertake month-end processes including commitment reporting, accruals, transaction reviews, forecasting and reconciliations,
• Asset management and debt management activities,
• 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.

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

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.

The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. 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.

The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy is ACT - Industry House,NSW - Sydney,QLD - Brisbane - Creek St,QLD - Townsville,SA - Adelaide - Flinders St,VIC - Melbourne - Spring St based, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.

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 750 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

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Contact Information

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Katrina Foreman on 02 6213 6329 or via email on katrina.foreman@industry.gov.au