Australian citizenship required. No PR or Work Visa holders. Must be able to obtain Baseline security clearance.
What To Submit
A tailored resume in docx format (strictly 3 pages max)
A one page ***** character) summary response to the selection criteria below.
RFQ Details
RFQ ID: LH-*****
Agency: Australian Electoral Commission
Closing Date: Friday, 21 November *******:59pm (Canberra time)
Estimated Start Date: Thursday, 01 January ****
Initial Contract Duration: Asap to 30 June ****
Extension Term: Not applicable
Number of Extensions: None
Experience Level: Lead EL1 equivalent
Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline
Location of Work: ACT
Working Arrangements: Hybrid onsite attendance at AEC National Office in Canberra; remote working considered
Maximum Hours: 40 hours per week
Job Details
The
IT Financial Management Lead
will work within the
IT Business Management
function of the
IT Strategic Portfolio Governance & Management (IT SPG&M)
section. The role provides sound internal financial management and governance for the division and reports to the Assistant Director, IT Business Management.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Developing, managing and monitoring IT budgets ensuring alignment with agency and divisional priorities
Preparing financial forecasts and facilitating the agencys annual bottom-up budget build and mid-year review processes
Tracking and reporting on IT expenditure, identifying risks and opportunities
Implementing controls and governance for IT spending, ensuring cost-effectiveness and value for money
Leveraging existing FinOps capabilities to support cloud cost management and maximise business value from digital investments
Preparing financial presentations for senior executives and stakeholders
Providing detailed financial analysis and advice to support decision-making and preparation of committee papers
Consolidating and analysing financial data including budgets, journals, and related financial documents to support reviews for CIOD
Optimising licence and maintenance fees by identifying redundant or underutilised tools and opportunities for consolidation or renegotiation
Assisting exploration and implementation of innovations or composable architectures to optimise technology operating and hosting costs
Informing IT purchasing and procurement activities through financial analysis and summarisation
Liaising with program finance teams and central group teams to progress financial management and budget activities
Performing additional responsibilities as required by the Director, IT SPG&M
About The Team
The position sits within the
IT Strategic Portfolio Governance & Management (IT SPG&M)
section in the
Chief Information Officer Division (CIOD)
.
IT SPG&M manages and improves ICT business operations across the AEC including technical governance, demand governance, prioritisation, ICT delivery, and CIOD business management.
Selection Criteria
Max **** characters total in one-page pitch (individual responses not required)
Essential Criteria
Experience dealing with Public Service financial data
Strong cost accounting experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confident dealing with senior stakeholders
Ability to solve complex financial issues and work under pressure
Strong attention to detail and experience using budgeting, forecasting and reporting tools
Advanced computer software skills, including advanced Excel and other accounting packages
Desirable Criteria
Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or related discipline, with 5+ years experience
Professional accounting qualification such as CA or CPA preferred
Experience with ICT procurement, expense management, and budget management in a federal government context
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