Would you like to ’fire up’ your financial career? The Emergency Services Agency (ESA) is looking for a detail orientated and highly talented Senior Finance Officer working with each of the ESA Branch’s and Operational Services as a Finance Business Partner (FBP). This role will ensure first responders have the financial tools they need to support the safety of our community.
This role sits within the ESA Finance Branch; We are part of ESA Corporate Services and responsible for the provision of financial management, advice, and services across the ESA to support front line operations, and to provide operational assistance when an Incident Management Team (IMT) is established. Our team undertakes day-to-day financial management activities such as financial reporting, budget development and management, costing, business analysis, internal assurance, accounts payable and receivable management as well as providing advice on strategic matters.
The successful applicants will be required to:
- Proactively contribute to the financial management of activities, including reporting, analysis, reconciliations and budgeting within the team relating to operational services and supporting branches.
- Expertly deliver financial support services, including liaising with external stakeholders and providing high-level specialist advice to the Senior Director and the Executive Team across the agency on a diverse range of financial issues.
- Provide expert briefings and advice to the ESA Executive and managers on financial and budget related issues, including the coordination of Executive Leadership Committee Reporting.
- Assist in consultation and negotiations, liaison and coordination across the Directorate and with other government agencies and promote a commitment to high quality customer service principles, practices and attributes.
- Contribute to the management and planning activities of the Finance Branch and ensure the Branch is meeting a wide range of Governance requirements.
Further information can be found in the Position Description.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
- Relevant Financial or equivalent qualifications, or progress toward gaining them, or relevant experience is highly desirable.
- Experience in the use of complex spreadsheets and financial management systems such as Oracle, EMS, APIAS and TM1 is desirable.
- To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid working rights visa.
- If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.
In the event of a major emergency incident involving the ACT Emergency Services Agency, an Incident Management Team (IMT) is established. The IMT is a group of incident management personnel comprising of an incident controller and other personnel appointed to be responsible for the functions of operations, planning, and logistics. IMT Logistics plays an important role in ensuring all aspects of the incident are covered from supply delivery, ground support and financial management to catering and accommodation. The Finance Branch is comprised of staff who are able to facilitate corporate and logistical support.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately up until 22 March 2026 with a possibility of extension up to six months. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
How to Apply: Applications are sought from potential candidates and should include a supporting statement of no more than two-pages addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and the Behavioural Capabilities which can be found in the Position Description. A current curriculum vitae including the contact details of two referees should also be provided.
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This is a temporary position available immediately up until 22 March 2026 with a possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.