* Ongoing – Full-time
* $147,387 – $173,702 plus 15.4% superannuation
* Adelaide, Albury, Canberra, Goondiwindi, Griffith (NSW), Mildura & Murray Bridge
Join us to shape the future of one of Australia's greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.
We are seeking people who want to contribute to a significant water reform program that aims to respond to the impacts of climate change, support community and industry needs, and improve access to water for First Nations people.
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is an independent government agency which, in partnership with Basin governments, manages the Murray–Darling Basin's water resources in the national interest. With the enactment of the Water Act 2007, the MDBA was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.
The MDBA aims to achieve a healthy working Basin for the benefit of all Australians. The Murray–Darling Basin contains a rich diversity of natural environments that are unique in Australia and the world. The Basin is also crucial to Australia's economy and home to 2.3 million Australians, including people from over 50 First Nations. How we manage the Basin as a whole connected system, manage our water carefully, and protect it for future generations is set out in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
The position:
The Director of Finance provides high-level direction and strategic influence across the organisation's Finance team and wider Business Services Division, and is responsible for the MDBA's financial accounting and management accounting teams.
The role works collaboratively with the Chief Financial Officer to deliver an efficient and effective finance function. The role requires effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills and a well-developed understanding of how quality financial information, and fit-for-purpose finance processes and policies contribute to organisational performance. The role works closely with other parts of the Business Services Division, other agencies of the Australian Government, the Basin States and wider stakeholders.
Your key responsibilities in this role are to:
* Work alongside the Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic direction to the agency, providing insight on the overall financial position and forecast performance.
* Oversee and lead the financial accounting and management accounting teams, taking responsibility for coordinating and facilitating team priorities, performance and outcomes. This includes leadership and operational oversight on:
* Accounts payable and receivable functions
* Asset management
* Internal and external budget processes
* Finance business parter function
* Financial Statements preparation processes
* Routine financial reporting
* Oversee and lead the system administrators responsible for MDBA's financial management systems.
* Be responsible for influencing and developing strategy, policies and operational practices in support of the agency's financial responsibilities.
* Design, manage, and deliver financial compliance communications, advice, and training to internal stakeholders.
* Oversee and provide quality assurance for the preparation briefings and reporting materials for the senior executive, and relevant internal and external stakeholders.
* Attend and assist with reports to the audit and risk committee, sub-committees other governance functions, including the presentation of such reports.
* Assist with written material including business cases, Cabinet submissions, Senate Estimate submissions, Ministerial and agency briefs, and corporate documentation.
* Be responsible for maintaining awareness of current developments in the fields of financial and management accounting in government, anticipating the impact on the work area, and implementing changes in response to developments.
What we offer you:
* You will have the opportunity to work on projects where you contribute to shaping the future of one of Australia's greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.
* At the MDBA you will undertake a variety of interesting and challenging work. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and expertise, and work with the Australian community to support a critical resource management initiative.
* Competitive remuneration packages, including up to 15.4% superannuation, and recognition of prior APS government service.
* Generous leave provisions (four weeks annual leave) and additional Non-attendance days between Christmas and New Year provided.
* Being part of a smaller agency with a strong focus on its connection with people.
* Being part of a professional, committed, and friendly team of people.
* Being part of an organisation that recognises and values First Nations people, and their contribution to our work. We have an innovative Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) aimed at improving relationships, showing respect, and increasing opportunities to deliver outcome for First Nations peoples as part of our business-as-usual activities.
* Competitive Flexible Working Arrangements which allow greater flexibility and balance between work and personal needs.
* A range of healthy lifestyle provisions, including access to a health and wellbeing program.
* Opportunities for professional development, and career progression across a variety of roles and work locations.
It is easy to apply for a job at the MDBA. Go to and tell us what makes you the ideal candidate. Take the opportunity to work with the MDBA as we continue to make a difference through the protection and enhancement of the environment.
For more information regarding this opportunity contact Jack Mills, ,
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