Overview
Job Req ID Home Affairs-
Location ACT
Employment Type Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time
Classification Executive Level 1 - $115,443.00 and $134,865.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)
Contact Officer Gayathri Mendis on or
Office Arrangements Flexible - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.
Applications close 30/09/2025 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.
About our prospect
This process is being used to fill 2 immediate positions. Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.
About our team
Chief Operating Officer | Finance Division | Management Accounting
Management Accounting Branch is responsible for internal budget allocations (departmental/administered and capital); internal management reporting and analysis; providing strategic financial advice to stakeholders through the Group Finance Partner network; and delivering a strategic costing framework for the Department of Home Affairs Portfolio. This process will be used to fill positions in the Group Finance Partner (Finance Manager) and the Capital Investment Program (Assistant Director) space. Please clearly state your preferred position on your one page response document. Please review our information document for further information.
Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force.
Our ideal candidate
- You are driven to provide exceptional service to the organisation. You are a self-starter with a high level of technical expertise. You will have relevant qualifications and/or experience working within a Government financial framework (or equivalent). You possess an eagerness to enhance the future of finance and support the organisation in meeting its goals.
- Your interpersonal, stakeholder engagement and communication skills are high-level. You are an enthusiastic team player with strong leadership and staff management attributes.
- You bring to the role a capacity to problem solve, build relationships with a range of stakeholders, and manage competing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- You enjoy working in a rapidly evolving and forward thinking environment.
- Demonstrated experience of strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, evaluation and/or decision making.
- Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks and work within deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively as a part of a team and to build collaborative partnerships with subject matter experts and stakeholders.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and to work quickly when required.
- Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to write clear and concise documents for a range of audiences and present information to a large group and Senior Executive.
- Ability to mentor and coach staff (as required by the role/position).
- Strong focus on providing excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
Duties and responsibilities
Key/common responsibilities across these roles include:
- Provide high level strategic financial advice and support to internal and external stakeholders.
- Directly undertake high level and complex analysis of financial data for internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure consistent application of government frameworks.
- Provide leadership and act with professionalism, representing the division and potentially responsible for staff management including day to day tasking, career management and ongoing coaching and mentoring of staff.
- Assisting the development and ongoing financial management of departmental, capital/project and administered business budgets for stakeholders, and in doing so provide independent financial advice in support of strategic and operational decisions (to both the CFO and Business Divisions), including financial risk and mitigation strategies.
- Report on, and present information to individuals or large groups of stakeholders, including Senior Executives.
- Offer strategies to senior stakeholders (First Assistant Secretaries/ Assistant Secretaries) to comply with the financial framework and ensure effective and effective delivery of outcomes.
How to apply
Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 30/09/2025 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEST – Late applications will not be accepted.
As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:
- How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this role
- Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
- Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role
- Your preferred role as per the role descriptions in the information document
Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – in the document footer.
Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance, and:
- ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
- Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.
- In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.
Diversity and inclusion
The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.
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. For more information visit: RecruitAbility information is available at the APS.
Technical assistance
For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:
- Email:
- Phone: (within Australia) or +61 (outside of Australia)
Please include any applicable screen captures, a response will be provided during business hours.
Notes
The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position. The Australian Public Service (APS) Employee Value Proposition (EVP) highlights the top reasons our employees enjoy working in the APS.
The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.
Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at
Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.
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