The Strategic Finance and Procurement Branch is looking for a self-motivated, highly capable Assistant Director, to assist in the day-to-day financial management and reporting for a large and complex division within the Education Directorate. The successful applicant will have excellent communication, and technical accounting skills, be able to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders on a broad range of topics, work in a very busy environment and manage parts of the budget and financial reporting process. The successful applicant will be able to find solutions to complex issues and identify ways to improve existing processes. Eligibility/Other Requirements: Tertiary accounting qualifications and membership/progression towards membership of relevant professional body is preferred. Prior experience working with finance systems, in particular Oracle and TM1, is highly desirable. Notes: This is a temporary position available for a period up to 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Please note, this position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times. How to Apply: Applicants must provide written response addressing the selection criteria, no longer than two pages. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available for a period up to 12 months.