ACT Government Hiring for Financial Reporting and Strategic Accounting Job at Canberra Full Time

This position is a leadership role within the Finance and Systems team providing expert financial advice and support to the business and business units on reporting, budget, and strategic accounting matters. The person in this role will provide technical financial advice, analysis, planning and reporting on budget, financial management, accounting, and other finance matters.

ACT Property Group provides expert property management and maintenance services to the ACT Government and the community. The Group manages and maintains buildings and property that enable the ACT Government to provide Government and community services. The group supports the ACT Governments delivery of its services through flexible, efficient, and cost-effective accommodation solutions and property services. Community services and support are also enabled through the provision of properties to community organisations at affordable rental rates. ACT Property Group operates on a fee for service basis with a requirement to provide a dividend to government.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting and membership of, or progression towards, CPA or CA status is highly desirable.
• A current driver’s licence (car).

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of three months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This position is based in an activity-based working (ABW) environment. Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

How to Apply: Please review the Position Description for details about the role and associated responsibilities. Suitability for this position will be assessed on your demonstrated Skills, Experience, Knowledge and Behaviour in relation to the duties/responsibilities listed in the Position Description.

Please submit the following:

• A two-page pitch that tells the selection committee about your ability to perform the advertised role (Knowledge, Experience, Skills, behaviour) and why you are the best person for this role. The pitch should:
• Show that you have the capabilities in “What you Require” section of the Position Description including Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities.
• Demonstrate your capacity to perform the duties and responsibilities detailed in “What You Will Do” at the specified classification including examples of how you have done this in the past.
• Tell the panel how your abilities, ingenuity, experience, and qualifications make you the best person for this role.
• A current Resume/Curriculum Vitae including details of work history (roles, timing, responsibilities, achievements), professional memberships and qualifications, and
• Contact details of at least two referees.

Applications should be sent to the Contact Officer.

Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of three months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

Career interest categories:

Accounting, Banking and Economics
Administration and Governance
Leaders and Senior Management