ACT Government Hiring for Senior Finance Officer Job at Canberra Full Time

This is a team leader role within the operational finance team, supervising finance officers and providing day to day direction on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities. This role is responsible for ensuring the financial transaction functions are completed to a high standard and level of accuracy. The role also provides guidance and advice to other staff on financial transactions, processes and assists in preparing finance and transaction reports to business units.

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.

Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) 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 and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• a current driver’s licence (car) is desirable.
• qualifications/experience in management, finance, accounting or other relevant areas is desirable.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. 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 based in an activity-based working (ABW) environment. Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. Selection may be based on application and referee reports 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 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 submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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This is a temporary position available immediately for six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.

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