Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water – Perth WAThe Parks Procurement Section provides advice, assistance, and support to staff throughout the procurement process.
It also manages the internal procurement framework and coordinates mandatory procurement reporting requirements.
The Parks Finance section provides advice, assistance, and support to staff across financial accounting, budgeting, end-of-month, reporting, asset accounting, and treasury activities.
This section is made up of three teams covering these functions, including the Financial Accounting team, Management Accounting team, and Treasury and Asset Accounting team.As an APS 6 Senior Procurement Advisor you will:Provide quality, considered advice on the Agency's procurement processes (simple-to-complex) and the Australian Government procurement framework which effectively considers risks and the Agency's priorities.Review procurement documents including requests for quote/tender, draft contracts, probity and evaluation plans, and approval briefs in accordance with Australian Government Policy Framework and the Agency's governance processes.Ensure compliance with legislative obligations, the procurement framework, the Agency's risk framework, and internal governance processes.Assist with procurement related reporting requirements (internal and external) for the Agency.Assist with continual improvement activities including development of internal documents (e.g. tender documents, contracts, standard operating procedures, and templates).
Assist with the delivery of procurement policy and systems training for staff, including group training sessions and one-on-one training.Promote best practice, environmentally sustainable procurement, and engagement with First Nations businesses.Effectively manage competing priorities.As an APS 6 Management Accountant you will:Support the Finance Business Partner, Deputy CFO and CFO to allocate and manage the organisation's budget, in line with strategic priorities, risks and outcomes.Support the Finance Business Partner to inform and develop strategic advice for managing financial performance, budget, and resources across business areas.Support the Finance Business Partner in collaboration with business areas to undertake budget development, integrated and aligned with operational plans, and within-year forecast management in support of comprehensive financial management.Leading budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities with business areas with the organisation's financial management information system ( TechnologyOne).
Perform other end-of-month activities, including journals preparation, transaction analysis, variance analysis, explanations and insights, and ad-hoc reports production.Support the Finance Business Partner in monthly discussions and other ad-hoc financial briefings to senior leaders of business areas.Contribute to the ongoing continuous improvement activities within the section.
Other ad-hoc duties as required by the Finance Business Partner and Deputy CFO to support the broader finance team.As an APS 6 Asset Accountant you will:Establish, maintain and manage assets within the financial management information system.Finalise capital projects and capitalise assets.Manage asset disposals in accordance with accounting standards and internal procedures.Prepare and post journals for asset expenditure, including both capital and operating entries.Contribute to month-end processes, including posting depreciation and reviewing works in progress.Develop and maintain capital budget allocations and relevant funding.Monitor and analyse project financials.Provide expert guidance to stakeholders on asset management practices aligned with Australian Accounting Standards and internal policies.Contribute financial data and analysis to support briefs, Senate Estimates, Questions on Notice, and other official communications.Assist in the asset stocktake, impairment assessments, and valuation cycles.Support the annual audit process, including preparation of documentation and responses to audit queries.EligibilityCitizenship – to be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.Security Clearance – this position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance.
You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.Pre-employment checks – your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process.
This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and, where required, a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period.NotesWe currently have one vacancy available for the Senior Procurement Advisor position in any Australian capital city.
Merit pools will be established for this vacancy, as well as the Management Accountant and Asset Accountant roles to fill future vacancies in any location in Australia.For detailed information about the job-specific capabilities for this role, please view the Job Description which can be downloaded from our website – the Apply Now link will take you there.
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