The role
The Resource Manager (RM) is responsible for delivering high-quality, effective, and timely financial and human resources support to ASIS, supporting the financial and workforce integrity of the organisation and its business groups. The RM works closely with internal and external stakeholders, providing a full range of corporate management functions, including financial and budget management, resource management, and general administrative management. The RM exercises a considerable degree of independence and engages in complex problem-solving that impacts strategic, and/or operational outcomes for ASIS.
The key duties of the position include:
Role responsibilities
An Executive Level 2 employee would generally be required to undertake work with a high level of complexity or sensitivity and operate under broad direction. They exercise a significant degree of independence and perform an important leadership role. Employees at this level will be responsible for influencing and developing strategy, policies, priorities and operational practices in support of agency objectives based on high level decision-making and judgement. EL2 employees provide a high level of advice to senior management and Ministers as well as coordinating and assuming responsibility for highly complex or sensitive projects or work programs that have strategic, political and/or operational significance. Employees are also responsible for initiating, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. An Executive Level 2 RM in ASIS will be required to lead and on occasion grow a team, this will require the ability to enhance financial literacy within this team.
The key responsibilities for this role include budgeting and financial management, financial reporting and analysis, financial management accounting expertise, stakeholder management, and maintaining compliance with financial policies and procedures.
Core skills
We encourage applicants with the following skills and attributes to apply:
Budget & Financial Management
Proficient in financial management accounting processes and policy, supports the Senior Executive Service (SES) by developing and managing internal budgets, monitoring performance, and providing expert financial advice. Resource Managers prepare reports, analyse results, and recommend corrective actions to ensure efficient resource use and compliance with financial policies.
Workforce & Resource Management
The Resource Manager plays a role in managing the Branch/Division's workforce and resources by forecasting and planning staffing levels; managing staff movements and postings. This includes collaborating with relevant stakeholders, ensuring compliance with policy/guidelines, and advising appropriate staffing levels within budget constraints to support the Branch/Division's strategic and operational objectives.
Education and qualification requirements
The following education, qualifications and/or experience will be highly regarded:
· Possession of, or working towards relevant experience and/or qualification in financial and/or human resources.
· Demonstrated understanding of financial management, budgeting processes and/or Federal Government procurement regulations/frameworks.
Eligibility
Eligibility
To be eligible for a role you must:
· Be an Australian citizen
· Be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance
· For more information on eligibility please see the Protective Security Policy Framework which is publicly, section 12 provides information on Eligibility and suitability
Notes
ASIS values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respective work environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Women, people with disabilities, people that identify as LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Please note: ASIS does not provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants
To apply please visit the ASIS website to view further job details and selection criteria
Applications close: please refer to website
Getting to know the Australian Secret Intelligence Service
ASIS is Australia’s overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Its mission is to protect and promote Australia’s vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by the Government. Its work can involve collecting intelligence relating to national security, international relations and economic issues. It also contributes to Australia’s coordinated national efforts against terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and trans-national issues such as people smuggling.