Department of Agriculture & Water Resources Hiring for Finance Officer (APS 5) Job at Adelaide Full Time

Who we are

The Finance Division supports the department to be efficient, effective and financially sustainable through our business partnerships, the Finance Service Charter and our specialist centres of excellence. The division provides financial and management advice and support to the department, the offices of the minister and assistant ministers and to industry stakeholders. The division delivers on business objectives through the provision of high-quality customer service, advice and support and a nationally consistent approach to business, with consideration to the government’s tight fiscal environment, its significant reform agenda and the department’s imperative to maintain financial sustainability.

The Financial Management Branch is responsible for: treasury, taxation and government loans; financial accounting including financial statements and monthly government reporting; internal budgeting, asset management and financial reporting; and divisional finance support.

The Job
Business Partners are responsible for strategic financial management including analysis, advice, reporting and support for divisions within the various operational groups of the department.
By partnering with business areas, you will have a direct impact on the department’s operations. You will work with a diverse and multidisciplined workforce with wide ranging responsibilities at the border, for agriculture and our natural environment, and for heritage and water. Through extensive stakeholder engagement you will develop a deep understanding of business operations, which will allow you to challenge the way we work to support operational outcomes.

Your role as an APS 5 Finance Officer in the Finance Division would include:

• Building and sustaining relationships with stakeholders and subject matter experts, both internal and external, to deliver financial management outcomes.
• Providing high-level financial management support and advice, budget preparation, financial performance monitoring and reporting, and day to day financial operations support.
• Assessing and evaluating financial management strategy, initiatives, projects, policy and procedures and identify innovation and continuous improvement opportunities.
• As part of a diverse team you will be required to deliver high quality service and outcomes, including providing clear and consistent communication.
• Managing financial governance requirements and compliance with the financial management framework.

Please note that this recruitment process will be used to fill several vacancies. The merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of 12 months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette, may also be used to fill future ongoing vacancies in the Branch where the duties are of a similar nature.

What we are looking for
Knowledge and experience
Competencies we are targeting include:

• Experience building and sustaining relationships with stakeholders and subject matter experts, both internal and external, to deliver financial management outcomes.
• Experience in providing high-level financial management support and advice, budget preparation, financial performance monitoring and reporting, and day to day financial operations support.
• Experience in managing financial governance requirements and compliance with the financial management framework.

Skills and capabilities

• Highly developed communication, interpersonal and financial skills with an emphasis on working collaboratively.
• Flexible, creative and have the demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to work under supervision and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Initiative, strong problem-solving skills and an ability to think laterally.
• Ability to translate financial information and strategy into business outcomes.
• Ability to assess and evaluate financial management strategy, initiatives, projects, policy and procedures and identify innovation and continuous improvement opportunities.