OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The National Gallery are looking for someone who wishes to get some hands-on financial experience in a
government agency while studying. Are you working towards an accounting or commerce qualification? Would you like to work in a leading cultural institution and support a national cultural agenda of championing art and its value in the lives of all Australians? Would you like to work in a professional and exciting environment?
The Business Enabling Services Portfolio at the National Gallery of Australia offers an opportunity for second and third year university students to apply to become part of a pool of casual employees who play a key role in ensuring the National Gallery is meeting its financial obligations.
The Finance Administration Assistant reports to the Financial Operations Manager and will provide assistance to the accounts payable and accounts receivable officers. This position of Financial Administrative Assistant is a casual 12 month role within our Financial department at the Gallery.
An order of merit may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical
vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
If you do not wish to be added to an order of merit, please notify us in your application.
The key duties of the position include:
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
Our ideal candidate should have a basic understanding of accounting concepts and the ability to learn and
understand transaction processes along with good numeracy skills and attention to detail. Our ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with staff and others as required.
You should be able to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a busy small team environment with
competing priorities.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
In accordance with the APS Level 2 work level standards, you will:
1. Process supplier invoices
2. Assist with reconciliations
3. Contribute to the preparation of financial statements
4. Assist with various administration duties including filing of paperwork
5. Provide other general administrative support to the Finance team as required
Eligibility
Citizenship - To be eligible for employment with the Gallery, you must be an Australian citizen.
Police Check - To be eligible for this role you must complete a police check.
Qualifications, Certifications and Registrations:
Role specific qualifications certification and/or registrations include:
Working towards relevant qualifications in accounting or finance or equivalent experience is highly
desirable.
Notes
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role please go to the National Gallery's Careers portal.
You should provide a tailored CV (maximum of three pages) along with a statement of no more than two pages that outlines your skills, capabilities and experience, against the information above.
In your statement response you should keep in mind the capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role, as identified in the information above. Try not to duplicate information that can be found in your CV but do highlight any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to
perform the role.
An order of merit or merit pool, may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 18 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. If you do not wish to be added to an order of merit, please notify us in your application.
CONTACT
Further information about the position may be obtained by contacting Kurt Barton on or
Getting to know the National Gallery of Australia
The National Gallery is one of Australia's leading visual arts institutions. The National Gallery is based in Canberra and is a vital part of the Australian cultural landscape. Our Purpose is to collect, preserve, promote and share the national collection of art. The Vision of the National Gallery is to be the international reference point for art in Australia, inspiring all people to explore, experience and learn. Our Values include Boldness, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.