* APS Level 6
* Canberra, ACT
* $94,332 - $103,731
About the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
We enable access to quality skills, training and employment services to support Australians find secure work in fair, productive and safe workplaces – supporting individuals and our nation to prosper.
The Role
Finance Branch is responsible for the ongoing financial management and performance of DEWR and plays a critical role in ensuring the department is compliant with the Resource Management Framework (including the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (PGPA) Act 2013 and the PGPA Rule), Accountable Authority Instructions, Financial Delegation schedules and other related policies.
We are looking for highly motivated candidates who have:
* An ability to think critically.
* Research, administrative and analytical skills.
* An ability to form productive working relationships with a variety of stakeholder groups.
* An ability to quickly acquire and apply an understanding of related legislative and policy frameworks.
* Sound interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to contribute to the preparation of and/or produce quarterly reporting briefs and training materials.
This vacant position provides applicants with an opportunity to acquire and/or develop:
* An understanding of the core financial functions.
* Expand on their skill set within the Australian Public Service (APS).
Duties and Responsibilities
The position is within a fast paced and dynamic environment and will require the successful applicant to:
* Provide advice and support to the Department around the Commonwealth Resource Management Framework, which includes the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act (PGPA Act) 2013, Accountable Authority Instructions (AAIs), Financial Delegation schedules and internal policies.
* Manage the Departments compliance with the Resource Management Framework including administration of it’s Financial Management Compliance System (FMCS)
* Provide assurance and compliance reporting on the framework which involves supporting, reviewing and finalising non-compliances, and preparing communications to staff informing them of their obligations.
* Respond to compliance queries and other financial governance queries via a dedicated hotline and inbox, maintaining key corporate policies and preparing senate estimates briefs.
* Develop, coordinate and facilitate financial literacy offerings for the department, including training courses, guidance materials and intranet resources.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to provide up to a one-page summary (no more than 750 words) that outlines skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.
The APS work level standards accommodate the diversity of roles across the APS and are structured to clearly differentiate between the work expected (i.e. responsibilities and duties) at each classification level.
In the eRecruit (the department’s online recruitment system) you will also need to:
* upload a Curriculum Vitae
* provide contact details for 2 Referees.
Eligibility
Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.
Security Clearance - our successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a Baseline security clearance.
Please refer to the Job Information Pack for more information about the role.
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