Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Hiring for Assistant Director, Finance Branch Job at Canberra Full Time

Location: Barton, ACT
Application Closing Date: 16-Feb-2022

• financial information that is accurate, transparent, consistent, relevant and timely
• simple, helpful, respectful, contestable and quality financial advice to assist decision making
• standardised and streamlined financial structures, processes, reporting and services, in order to remove duplication and reduce inefficiencies, and
• the automation of financial processes where it is efficient and viable to do so.

As an Assistant Director in Finance Branch, you will be part of a multi-functional finance team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment. You will work closely with varied stakeholders, including the Senior Executive Service, our shared service clients; the National Indigenous Australians Agency and National Recovery and Resilience Agency, and other portfolio agencies.

Our teams within Finance Branch are responsible for:

• external and statutory reporting including the department’s financial statements, and the department’s asset control framework, tax management, and treasury functions
• the delivery of PM&C’s internal and external budget and costing new policy proposals
• contributing to complex and sensitive correspondence such as advice to Senate Estimates briefs, Question Time briefs, Questions on Notice, incorporating insights and analysis to support decision making on the internal financial management of the department including reporting to the executive on the department’s financial position, and
• the delivery of management accounting advice and support to groups and divisions to ensure PM&C leaders can make well informed decisions.

A merit list will be established for any future vacancies across Finance Branch. Duties of the positions include:

• Provide sound financial management and financial accounting advice to the COO Division and the Executive on a variety of financial and business issues.
• Assist where possible in the preparation of budget costings, new policy proposals and financial submissions for consideration by the Executive and Government.
• Assist in providing independent assessment and recommendations to the Executive on the strategic view of the financial environment, future budgets and business issues.
• Represent the department at both internal and multi-agency meetings and forums.
• Prepare a range of written material including various reports, Cabinet and Senate Estimates submissions, and ministerial and department briefs.
• Exercise leadership, relationship and management skills, play role in implementing continuous improvement processes and be proactive in implementing and driving change.
• Supervise staff, including providing clear and consistent communication, managing performance, delegating responsibility and guiding and developing people.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for high performers who not only want to apply their expertise, but who want to be part of an exciting change agenda. You need to be an agile and responsive professional with relevant Commonwealth or private sector experience in the management of financial functions.

Our ideal candidates will have a positive and proactive attitude. They must be able to balance multiple priorities and be resilient, responsive and flexible. You will have the ability to collaborate effectively, navigate ambiguity, be solutions focused and think on your feet.

Our ideal candidates will also have excellent attention to detail and the ability to pick up new processes, systems and knowledge quickly.

You will be responsible for developing strategies, policies, priorities and operational practices, as well as contributing to the strategic direction of a team, and identifying opportunities for building team capability and undertaking continuous improvement.

To be successful you will be:

• Able to deliver quality services to both PM&C and our client agencies under shared services arrangements.
• Flexible and resilient and able to work collaboratively in a diverse and multi-skilled team.
• Bring a strong commitment to maintaining a vibrant, respectful and inclusive workplace culture.
• Able to collaborate successfully with colleagues, and communicate across the department and externally.
• A problem solver, ready to work with your clients to develop timely solutions to outcomes.
• Have an ability to identify emerging issues, provide advice, implement solutions and coordinate clear and accurate responses.

Relevant finance qualifications (CPA, CA) are required for roles undertaking financial accounting. Relevant finance qualifications are desirable but not essential, for other roles.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.

The successful candidate will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check.

Security Clearance Required

Baseline Vetting (Protected)

Contact Officer

Nina Gan on (02) 6271 5958 or nina.gan@pmc.gov.au